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Night sky for tonight: Visible planets, stars and more in this evening's sky
The night sky is full of wonder, here's what to look out for tonight.
A good telescope or pair of binoculars will help you see some of the night sky's fainter objects. However, the unaided eye is enough to learn its stars and constellations, watch the moon, experience meteor showers and see satellites whizz across the night sky.
Read on to find out what you can see in the night sky tonight, from planetary meet-ups to the ever-changing moon phases, meteor showers and more. Want to look even further ahead? Check out our monthly night sky guide our brightest planets guide also tells you what planets are visible and when this month.
Monday, Oct. 20: Summer Triangle sinking (after dark)
After many months of watching these three bright stars moving gradually across the summer night sky, the Summer Triangle is almost at the end of its seasonal reign. Tonight after dark, watch it sink to the western horizon on its side, with Deneb and Vega above west and Altair to the southwest. Grab one last look at the beautiful constellation of Cygnus, the swan - anchored by Deneb - that pierces the Summer Triangle and the arc of the Milky Way in summer night skies. It'll be back, rising in the east in late May next year. - Jamie Carter
Tuesday, Oct. 21: New moon and Orionid meteor shower (before dawn)
Today at 8:25 a.m. EDT, the new moon will be positioned between the Earth and the sun, making it invisible to the naked eye. That leaves the night skies completely free from any moonlight. Although the peak of the Orionid meteor shower is considered to be tomorrow by some, it's a broad peak, and you're likely to see some meteors tonight. Either way, it's a perfect night for stargazing, clear skies allowing. Why not trace out the four corner stars of Orion - Betelgeuse, Bellatrix, Rigel and Saiph - and the three stars of Orion's Belt within it (Alnitak, Alnilam and Mintaka) while you wait for "shooting stars?"
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