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Coming upThis week
Amazon Leo (LV-01) launch (Vulcan VC6L)Amazon Leo (LV-01) is planned to launch on Vulcan VC6L; the date is not confirmed yet.Launch Library 2Details →The Mountain God Rises (iQPS Launch 10) launch (Electron)The Mountain God Rises (iQPS Launch 10) is planned to launch on Electron; the date is not confirmed yet.Launch Library 2Details →
Coming upNext week
First quarter moonThe Moon is half lit (waxing).NASA, computedDetails →Leonids meteor shower peakUp to about 15 meteors an hour under a dark sky at the peak (IMO zenithal hourly rate); best after midnight.International Meteor Organization, computedDetails →Mercury at greatest western elongationMercury is 19.6° from the Sun, best seen in the morning sky.Astronomy Engine, computedDetails →SatNet LEO Group TBD? launch (Long March 8A)SatNet LEO Group TBD? is planned to launch on Long March 8A; the date is not confirmed yet.Launch Library 2Details →BepiColombo Mercury orbit insertionMercuryThe ESA and JAXA BepiColombo mission is planned to enter orbit around Mercury after an eight-year cruise.WikipediaDetails →
Coming upLater this month
Amazon Leo (LE-04) launch (Ariane 64 Block 2)Amazon Leo (LE-04) is planned to launch on Ariane 64 Block 2; the date is not confirmed yet.Launch Library 2Details →Progress MS-36 (97P) launch (Soyuz 2.1b)Progress MS-36 (97P) is planned to launch on Soyuz 2.1b; the date is not confirmed yet.Launch Library 2Details →Full moon: Beaver Moon (supermoon)Traditional North American name: Beaver Moon. Moon 360,754 km from Earth, close enough to count as a supermoon.NASA, computedDetails →Shenzhou 24 launch (Long March 2F/G)Shenzhou 24 is planned to launch on Long March 2F/G; the date is not confirmed yet.Launch Library 2Details →SatNet LEO Group TBD? launch (Long March 12)SatNet LEO Group TBD? is planned to launch on Long March 12; the date is not confirmed yet.Launch Library 2Details →Uranus at oppositionUranus is opposite the Sun: up all night and at its brightest for the year.Astronomy Engine, computedDetails →AT-Astra and Others (Spectrum Flight 3) launch (Spectrum)AT-Astra and Others (Spectrum Flight 3) is planned to launch on Spectrum; the date is not confirmed yet.Launch Library 2Details →Cygnus CRS-2 NG-25 launch (Falcon 9 Block 5)Cygnus CRS-2 NG-25 is set to launch on Falcon 9 Block 5.Launch Library 2Details →
Coming upDecember
Last quarter moonThe Moon is half lit (waning).NASA, computedDetails →Europa Clipper Earth gravity assistEarthNASA's Europa Clipper swings past Earth for a gravity assist on its way to Jupiter.WikipediaDetails →New moonThe Moon is between Earth and the Sun; darkest nights for stargazing.NASA, computedDetails →Geminids meteor shower peakUp to about 150 meteors an hour under a dark sky at the peak (IMO zenithal hourly rate); best after midnight.International Meteor Organization, computedDetails →First quarter moonThe Moon is half lit (waxing).NASA, computedDetails →December solsticeShortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere; winter begins there.US Naval Observatory, computedDetails →Ursids meteor shower peakUp to about 10 meteors an hour under a dark sky at the peak (IMO zenithal hourly rate); best after midnight.International Meteor Organization, computedDetails →Full moon: Cold Moon (supermoon)Traditional North American name: Cold Moon. Moon 356,729 km from Earth, close enough to count as a supermoon.NASA, computedDetails →Solar Orbiter fifth Venus flybyVenusESA's Solar Orbiter flies past Venus to tilt its orbit to 24 degrees, starting its high-latitude phase.WikipediaDetails →Last quarter moonThe Moon is half lit (waning).NASA, computedDetails →
PastEarlier this month
USSF-xxx ("R-5") launch (Falcon 9 Block 5)USSF-xxx ("R-5") is planned to launch on Falcon 9 Block 5; the date is not confirmed yet.Launch Library 2Details →Unknown Payload launch (Ceres-2)An unnamed payload is set to launch on Ceres-2.Launch Library 2Details →USSF-432 launch (Falcon 9 Block 5)USSF-432 is set to launch on Falcon 9 Block 5.Launch Library 2Details →SatNet LEO Group TBD? launch (Long March 12)SatNet LEO Group TBD? is set to launch on Long March 12.Launch Library 2Details →Unknown Payload launch (Long March 2C)An unnamed payload is set to launch on Long March 2C.Launch Library 2Details →Starlink Group 15-21 launch (Falcon 9 Block 5)Starlink Group 15-21 is set to launch on Falcon 9 Block 5.Launch Library 2Details →Demo Flight launch (Mir)Demo Flight is planned to launch on Mir; the date is not confirmed yet.Launch Library 2Details →The Sea God Surveys (iQPS Launch 9) launch (Electron)The Sea God Surveys (iQPS Launch 9) launched on Electron.Launch Library 2Details →SpaceSail Polar Group #17 launch (Kinetica 2)SpaceSail Polar Group #17 launched on Kinetica 2.Launch Library 2Details →Last quarter moonThe Moon is half lit (waning).NASA, computedDetails →
PastOctober
IRNSS-1L (NVS-03) launch (GSLV Mk II)IRNSS-1L (NVS-03) launched on GSLV Mk II.Launch Library 2Details →Starlink Group 15-18 launch (Falcon 9 Block 5)Starlink Group 15-18 launched on Falcon 9 Block 5.Launch Library 2Details →Starlink Group 15-16 launch (Falcon 9 Block 5)Starlink Group 15-16 launched on Falcon 9 Block 5.Launch Library 2Details →Full moon: Hunter's MoonTraditional North American name: Hunter's Moon. Moon 368,859 km from Earth.NASA, computedDetails →SatNet LEO Group 28 launch (Long March 8A)SatNet LEO Group 28 launched on Long March 8A.Launch Library 2Details →We're Not Hawking Around (3x HawkEye 360) launch (Electron)We're Not Hawking Around (3x HawkEye 360) launched on Electron.Launch Library 2Details →Yaogan 50-03 launch (Long March 6A)Yaogan 50-03 launched on Long March 6A.Launch Library 2Details →Yaogan 53-07 to 09/56-19 to 21 launch (Long March 4B)Yaogan 53-07 to 09/56-19 to 21 launched on Long March 4B.Launch Library 2Details →Starlink Group 15-15 launch (Falcon 9 Block 5)Starlink Group 15-15 launched on Falcon 9 Block 5.Launch Library 2Details →Orionids meteor shower peakUp to about 20 meteors an hour under a dark sky at the peak (IMO zenithal hourly rate); best after midnight.International Meteor Organization, computedDetails →Bandwagon 5 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare) launch (Falcon 9 Block 5)Bandwagon 5 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare) launched on Falcon 9 Block 5.Launch Library 2Details →Xiguang-4 01 launch (Ceres-1S)Xiguang-4 01 launched on Ceres-1S.Launch Library 2Details →Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) launch (H3-24)Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) launched on H3-24.Launch Library 2Details →First quarter moonThe Moon is half lit (waxing).NASA, computedDetails →USSF-481 launch (Falcon 9 Block 5)USSF-481 launched on Falcon 9 Block 5.Launch Library 2Details →10 satellites launch (Zhuque-2E Block 2)10 satellites launched on Zhuque-2E Block 2.Launch Library 2Details →Dragon CRS-2 SpX-35 launch (Falcon 9 Block 5)Dragon CRS-2 SpX-35 launched on Falcon 9 Block 5.Launch Library 2Details →Mercury at greatest eastern elongationMercury is 25.2° from the Sun, best seen in the evening sky.Astronomy Engine, computedDetails →Starlink Group 15-25 launch (Falcon 9 Block 5)Starlink Group 15-25 launched on Falcon 9 Block 5.Launch Library 2Details →New moonThe Moon is between Earth and the Sun; darkest nights for stargazing.NASA, computedDetails →SDA Tranche 1 Transport Layer A launch (Falcon 9 Block 5)SDA Tranche 1 Transport Layer A launched on Falcon 9 Block 5.Launch Library 2Details →SatNet LEO Group 27 launch (Long March 12)SatNet LEO Group 27 launched on Long March 12.Launch Library 2Details →Draconids meteor shower peakUp to about 10 meteors an hour under a dark sky at the peak (IMO zenithal hourly rate); best after midnight.International Meteor Organization, computedDetails →NeonSat-2 to 6 launch (Nuri)NeonSat-2 to 6 launched on Nuri.Launch Library 2Details →Saturn at oppositionSaturn is opposite the Sun: up all night and at its brightest for the year.Astronomy Engine, computedDetails →Flight 2 launch (SR75)Flight 2 is planned to launch on SR75; the date is not confirmed yet.Launch Library 2Details →Last quarter moonThe Moon is half lit (waning).NASA, computedDetails →Crew-13 launch (Falcon 9 Block 5)Crew-13 launched on Falcon 9 Block 5.Launch Library 2Details →Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare) launch (Falcon 9 Block 5)Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare) launched on Falcon 9 Block 5.Launch Library 2Details →NROL-97 launch (Falcon Heavy)NROL-97 launched on Falcon Heavy.Launch Library 2Details →
PastSeptember
JUICE second Earth gravity assistEarthESA's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer swings past Earth for its second gravity assist toward Jupiter.WikipediaDetails →Starlink Group 31-1 (Starship Flight 14) launch (Starship)Starlink Group 31-1 (Starship Flight 14) launched on Starship.Launch Library 2Details →Full moon: Harvest MoonTraditional North American name: Harvest Moon. Moon 379,423 km from Earth.NASA, computedDetails →USSF-385 launch (Falcon 9 Block 5)USSF-385 launched on Falcon 9 Block 5.Launch Library 2Details →Neptune at oppositionNeptune is opposite the Sun: up all night and at its brightest for the year.Astronomy Engine, computedDetails →Owlright, Owlright, Owlright (StriX Launch 13) launch (Electron)Owlright, Owlright, Owlright (StriX Launch 13) launched on Electron.Launch Library 2Details →Yaogan 40 Group 04 launch (Long March 6A)Yaogan 40 Group 04 launched on Long March 6A.Launch Library 2Details →SatNet LEO Group 26 launch (Long March 8A)SatNet LEO Group 26 launched on Long March 8A.Launch Library 2Details →September equinoxAutumn begins in the Northern Hemisphere, spring in the Southern.US Naval Observatory, computedDetails →PIESAT-2 13-16 launch (Long March 2D)PIESAT-2 13-16 launched on Long March 2D.Launch Library 2Details →Starlink Group 15-27 launch (Falcon 9 Block 5)Starlink Group 15-27 launched on Falcon 9 Block 5.Launch Library 2Details →9 satellites launch (Kinetica 1)9 satellites launched on Kinetica 1.Launch Library 2Details →First quarter moonThe Moon is half lit (waxing).NASA, computedDetails →Owl By The Dozen (StriX Launch 12) launch (Electron)Owl By The Dozen (StriX Launch 12) launched on Electron.Launch Library 2Details →Glonass-K1 No. 19 (Kosmos 2620) launch (Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat)Glonass-K1 No. 19 (Kosmos 2620) launched on Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat.Launch Library 2Details →Progress MS-35 (96P) launch (Soyuz 2.1b)Progress MS-35 (96P) launched on Soyuz 2.1b.Launch Library 2Details →SatNet LEO Group 25 launch (Long March 12)SatNet LEO Group 25 launched on Long March 12.Launch Library 2Details →USSF-259 launch (Falcon 9 Block 5)USSF-259 launched on Falcon 9 Block 5.Launch Library 2Details →SpaceTY-51 & 52 launch (Kuaizhou 11)SpaceTY-51 & 52 launched on Kuaizhou 11.Launch Library 2Details →SpaceSail Polar Group #15 launch (Zhuque-2E Block 2)SpaceSail Polar Group #15 launched on Zhuque-2E Block 2.Launch Library 2Details →SpaceSail Polar Group #16 launch (Gravity-1)SpaceSail Polar Group #16 launched on Gravity-1.Launch Library 2Details →Sentinel-3C & FLEX launch (Vega-C)Sentinel-3C & FLEX launched on Vega-C.Launch Library 2Details →O3b mPower 11-13 launch (Falcon 9 Block 5)O3b mPower 11-13 launched on Falcon 9 Block 5.Launch Library 2Details →New moonThe Moon is between Earth and the Sun; darkest nights for stargazing.NASA, computedDetails →Yaogan 53-01 to 03/56-01 to 03 launch (Long March 4B)Yaogan 53-01 to 03/56-01 to 03 launched on Long March 4B.Launch Library 2Details →USSF-153 launch (Falcon 9 Block 5)USSF-153 launched on Falcon 9 Block 5.Launch Library 2Details →Happily Ever Faster (BlackSky Gen-3 5) launch (Electron)Happily Ever Faster (BlackSky Gen-3 5) launched on Electron.Launch Library 2Details →Starlink Group 15-24 launch (Falcon 9 Block 5)Starlink Group 15-24 launched on Falcon 9 Block 5.Launch Library 2Details →Onward and Upward launch (Spectrum)Onward and Upward launched on Spectrum.Launch Library 2Details →Last quarter moonThe Moon is half lit (waning).NASA, computedDetails →GISAT-1A (EOS-05) launch (GSLV Mk II)GISAT-1A (EOS-05) launched on GSLV Mk II.Launch Library 2Details →Starlink Group 15-23 launch (Falcon 9 Block 5)Starlink Group 15-23 launched on Falcon 9 Block 5.Launch Library 2Details →Owl Around The World (StriX Launch 11) launch (Electron)Owl Around The World (StriX Launch 11) launched on Electron.Launch Library 2Details →
PastAugust
| Date | Event | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TodayMon, Nov 9 | ||||
| Nov 9Montoday | New moonThe Moon is between Earth and the Sun; darkest nights for stargazing.Sky · Moon phases · 1:02 am CT · NASA | – | monthly | NASAComputed (rule) |
| Coming upThis week | ||||
| Nov 12Thuin 3 days | Amazon Leo (LV-01) launch (Vulcan VC6L)TentativeAmazon Leo (LV-01) is planned to launch on Vulcan VC6L; the date is not confirmed yet.Sky · Launches and missions · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 |
| Nov 13Friin 4 days | The Mountain God Rises (iQPS Launch 10) launch (Electron)TentativeThe Mountain God Rises (iQPS Launch 10) is planned to launch on Electron; the date is not confirmed yet.Sky · Launches and missions · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 |
| Coming upNext week | ||||
| Nov 17Tuein 8 days | First quarter moonThe Moon is half lit (waxing).Sky · Moon phases · 5:48 am CT · NASA | – | monthly | NASAComputed (rule) |
| Nov 18Wedin 9 days | Leonids meteor shower peakUp to about 15 meteors an hour under a dark sky at the peak (IMO zenithal hourly rate); best after midnight.Sky · Meteor showers · International Meteor Organization | – | annual | International Meteor OrganizationComputed (rule) |
| Nov 20Friin 11 days | Mercury at greatest western elongationMercury is 19.6° from the Sun, best seen in the morning sky.Sky · Planets · Astronomy Engine | – | recurring | Astronomy EngineComputed (rule) |
| SatNet LEO Group TBD? launch (Long March 8A)TentativeSatNet LEO Group TBD? is planned to launch on Long March 8A; the date is not confirmed yet.Sky · Launches and missions · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 | |
| Nov 21Satin 12 days | BepiColombo Mercury orbit insertionTentativeThe ESA and JAXA BepiColombo mission is planned to enter orbit around Mercury after an eight-year cruise.Sky · Launches and missions · Mercury · Wikipedia | Mercury | annual | Wikipedia |
| Coming upLater this month | ||||
| Nov 22Sunin 13 days | Amazon Leo (LE-04) launch (Ariane 64 Block 2)TentativeAmazon Leo (LE-04) is planned to launch on Ariane 64 Block 2; the date is not confirmed yet.Sky · Launches and missions · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 |
| Nov 23Monin 2 weeks | Progress MS-36 (97P) launch (Soyuz 2.1b)TentativeProgress MS-36 (97P) is planned to launch on Soyuz 2.1b; the date is not confirmed yet.Sky · Launches and missions · 11:03 pm CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 |
| Nov 24Tuein 2 weeks | Full moon: Beaver Moon (supermoon)Traditional North American name: Beaver Moon. Moon 360,754 km from Earth, close enough to count as a supermoon.Sky · Moon phases · 8:54 am CT · NASA | – | monthly | NASAComputed (rule) |
| Shenzhou 24 launch (Long March 2F/G)TentativeShenzhou 24 is planned to launch on Long March 2F/G; the date is not confirmed yet.Sky · Launches and missions · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 | |
| SatNet LEO Group TBD? launch (Long March 12)TentativeSatNet LEO Group TBD? is planned to launch on Long March 12; the date is not confirmed yet.Sky · Launches and missions · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 | |
| Nov 25Wedin 2 weeks | Uranus at oppositionUranus is opposite the Sun: up all night and at its brightest for the year.Sky · Planets · Astronomy Engine | – | about yearly | Astronomy EngineComputed (rule) |
| Nov 26Thuin 2 weeks | AT-Astra and Others (Spectrum Flight 3) launch (Spectrum)TentativeAT-Astra and Others (Spectrum Flight 3) is planned to launch on Spectrum; the date is not confirmed yet.Sky · Launches and missions · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 |
| Nov 29Sunin 2 weeks | Cygnus CRS-2 NG-25 launch (Falcon 9 Block 5)Cygnus CRS-2 NG-25 is set to launch on Falcon 9 Block 5.Sky · Launches and missions · 9:49 am CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 |
| Coming upDecember | ||||
| Dec 1Tuein 3 weeks | Last quarter moonThe Moon is half lit (waning).Sky · Moon phases · 12:09 am CT · NASA | – | monthly | NASAComputed (rule) |
| Dec 3Thuin 3 weeks | Europa Clipper Earth gravity assistTentativeNASA's Europa Clipper swings past Earth for a gravity assist on its way to Jupiter.Sky · Launches and missions · Earth · Wikipedia | Earth | every few years | Wikipedia |
| Dec 8Tuein 4 weeks | New moonThe Moon is between Earth and the Sun; darkest nights for stargazing.Sky · Moon phases · 6:52 pm CT · NASA | – | monthly | NASAComputed (rule) |
| Dec 14Monin 5 weeks | Geminids meteor shower peakUp to about 150 meteors an hour under a dark sky at the peak (IMO zenithal hourly rate); best after midnight.Sky · Meteor showers · International Meteor Organization | – | annual | International Meteor OrganizationComputed (rule) |
| Dec 16Wedin 5 weeks | First quarter moonThe Moon is half lit (waxing).Sky · Moon phases · 11:43 pm CT · NASA | – | monthly | NASAComputed (rule) |
| Dec 21Monin 6 weeks | December solsticeShortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere; winter begins there.Sky · Solstices and equinoxes · 2:50 pm CT · US Naval Observatory | – | annual | US Naval ObservatoryComputed (rule) |
| Dec 22Tuein 6 weeks | Ursids meteor shower peakUp to about 10 meteors an hour under a dark sky at the peak (IMO zenithal hourly rate); best after midnight.Sky · Meteor showers · International Meteor Organization | – | annual | International Meteor OrganizationComputed (rule) |
| Dec 23Wedin 6 weeks | Full moon: Cold Moon (supermoon)Traditional North American name: Cold Moon. Moon 356,729 km from Earth, close enough to count as a supermoon.Sky · Moon phases · 7:28 pm CT · NASA | – | monthly | NASAComputed (rule) |
| Dec 24Thuin 6 weeks | Solar Orbiter fifth Venus flybyTentativeESA's Solar Orbiter flies past Venus to tilt its orbit to 24 degrees, starting its high-latitude phase.Sky · Launches and missions · Venus · Wikipedia | Venus | annual | Wikipedia |
| Dec 30Wedin 7 weeks | Last quarter moonThe Moon is half lit (waning).Sky · Moon phases · 1:00 pm CT · NASA | – | monthly | NASAComputed (rule) |
| PastEarlier this month | ||||
| Nov 8Sunyesterday | USSF-xxx ("R-5") launch (Falcon 9 Block 5)TentativeUSSF-xxx ("R-5") is planned to launch on Falcon 9 Block 5; the date is not confirmed yet.Sky · Launches and missions · 9:17 pm CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 |
| Nov 6Fri3 days ago | Unknown Payload launch (Ceres-2)An unnamed payload is set to launch on Ceres-2.Sky · Launches and missions · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 |
| USSF-432 launch (Falcon 9 Block 5)USSF-432 is set to launch on Falcon 9 Block 5.Sky · Launches and missions · 6:46 pm CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 | |
| Nov 5Thu4 days ago | SatNet LEO Group TBD? launch (Long March 12)SatNet LEO Group TBD? is set to launch on Long March 12.Sky · Launches and missions · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 |
| Unknown Payload launch (Long March 2C)An unnamed payload is set to launch on Long March 2C.Sky · Launches and missions · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 | |
| Nov 4Wed5 days ago | Starlink Group 15-21 launch (Falcon 9 Block 5)Starlink Group 15-21 is set to launch on Falcon 9 Block 5.Sky · Launches and missions · 11:14 pm CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 |
| Nov 3Tue6 days ago | Demo Flight launch (Mir)TentativeDemo Flight is planned to launch on Mir; the date is not confirmed yet.Sky · Launches and missions · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 |
| Nov 2Mon7 days ago | The Sea God Surveys (iQPS Launch 9) launch (Electron)The Sea God Surveys (iQPS Launch 9) launched on Electron.Sky · Launches and missions · 10:41 am CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 |
| SpaceSail Polar Group #17 launch (Kinetica 2)SpaceSail Polar Group #17 launched on Kinetica 2.Sky · Launches and missions · 6:15 pm CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 | |
| Nov 1Sun8 days ago | Last quarter moonThe Moon is half lit (waning).Sky · Moon phases · 2:28 pm CT · NASA | – | monthly | NASAComputed (rule) |
| PastOctober | ||||
| Oct 30Fri10 days ago | IRNSS-1L (NVS-03) launch (GSLV Mk II)IRNSS-1L (NVS-03) launched on GSLV Mk II.Sky · Launches and missions · 1:21 pm CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 |
| Starlink Group 15-18 launch (Falcon 9 Block 5)Starlink Group 15-18 launched on Falcon 9 Block 5.Sky · Launches and missions · 11:04 pm CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 | |
| Oct 27Tue13 days ago | Starlink Group 15-16 launch (Falcon 9 Block 5)Starlink Group 15-16 launched on Falcon 9 Block 5.Sky · Launches and missions · 2:25 am CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 |
| Oct 25Sun2 weeks ago | Full moon: Hunter's MoonTraditional North American name: Hunter's Moon. Moon 368,859 km from Earth.Sky · Moon phases · 11:12 pm CT · NASA | – | monthly | NASAComputed (rule) |
| Oct 24Sat2 weeks ago | SatNet LEO Group 28 launch (Long March 8A)SatNet LEO Group 28 launched on Long March 8A.Sky · Launches and missions · 9:03 pm CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 |
| Oct 23Fri2 weeks ago | We're Not Hawking Around (3x HawkEye 360) launch (Electron)We're Not Hawking Around (3x HawkEye 360) launched on Electron.Sky · Launches and missions · 2:11 am CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 |
| Yaogan 50-03 launch (Long March 6A)Yaogan 50-03 launched on Long March 6A.Sky · Launches and missions · 5:15 am CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 | |
| Yaogan 53-07 to 09/56-19 to 21 launch (Long March 4B)Yaogan 53-07 to 09/56-19 to 21 launched on Long March 4B.Sky · Launches and missions · 2:25 pm CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 | |
| Starlink Group 15-15 launch (Falcon 9 Block 5)Starlink Group 15-15 launched on Falcon 9 Block 5.Sky · Launches and missions · 5:48 pm CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 | |
| Oct 21Wed2 weeks ago | Orionids meteor shower peakUp to about 20 meteors an hour under a dark sky at the peak (IMO zenithal hourly rate); best after midnight.Sky · Meteor showers · International Meteor Organization | – | annual | International Meteor OrganizationComputed (rule) |
| Oct 20Tue2 weeks ago | Bandwagon 5 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare) launch (Falcon 9 Block 5)Bandwagon 5 (Dedicated Mid-Inclination Rideshare) launched on Falcon 9 Block 5.Sky · Launches and missions · 6:04 am CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 |
| Xiguang-4 01 launch (Ceres-1S)Xiguang-4 01 launched on Ceres-1S.Sky · Launches and missions · 10:39 pm CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 | |
| Oct 19Mon3 weeks ago | Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) launch (H3-24)Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) launched on H3-24.Sky · Launches and missions · 2:41 pm CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 |
| Oct 18Sun3 weeks ago | First quarter moonThe Moon is half lit (waxing).Sky · Moon phases · 11:13 am CT · NASA | – | monthly | NASAComputed (rule) |
| Oct 15Thu3 weeks ago | USSF-481 launch (Falcon 9 Block 5)USSF-481 launched on Falcon 9 Block 5.Sky · Launches and missions · 7:01 pm CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 |
| Oct 14Wed3 weeks ago | 10 satellites launch (Zhuque-2E Block 2)10 satellites launched on Zhuque-2E Block 2.Sky · Launches and missions · 6:40 am CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 |
| Oct 13Tue3 weeks ago | Dragon CRS-2 SpX-35 launch (Falcon 9 Block 5)Dragon CRS-2 SpX-35 launched on Falcon 9 Block 5.Sky · Launches and missions · 5:33 am CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 |
| Oct 12Mon4 weeks ago | Mercury at greatest eastern elongationMercury is 25.2° from the Sun, best seen in the evening sky.Sky · Planets · Astronomy Engine | – | recurring | Astronomy EngineComputed (rule) |
| Starlink Group 15-25 launch (Falcon 9 Block 5)Starlink Group 15-25 launched on Falcon 9 Block 5.Sky · Launches and missions · 7:28 pm CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 | |
| Oct 10Sat4 weeks ago | New moonThe Moon is between Earth and the Sun; darkest nights for stargazing.Sky · Moon phases · 10:50 am CT · NASA | – | monthly | NASAComputed (rule) |
| SDA Tranche 1 Transport Layer A launch (Falcon 9 Block 5)SDA Tranche 1 Transport Layer A launched on Falcon 9 Block 5.Sky · Launches and missions · 2:39 am CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 | |
| Oct 9Fri4 weeks ago | SatNet LEO Group 27 launch (Long March 12)SatNet LEO Group 27 launched on Long March 12.Sky · Launches and missions · 2:27 pm CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 |
| Oct 8Thu4 weeks ago | Draconids meteor shower peakUp to about 10 meteors an hour under a dark sky at the peak (IMO zenithal hourly rate); best after midnight.Sky · Meteor showers · International Meteor Organization | – | annual | International Meteor OrganizationComputed (rule) |
| Oct 6Tue4 weeks ago | NeonSat-2 to 6 launch (Nuri)NeonSat-2 to 6 launched on Nuri.Sky · Launches and missions · 10:25 pm CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 |
| Oct 4Sun5 weeks ago | Saturn at oppositionSaturn is opposite the Sun: up all night and at its brightest for the year.Sky · Planets · Astronomy Engine | – | about yearly | Astronomy EngineComputed (rule) |
| Flight 2 launch (SR75)TentativeFlight 2 is planned to launch on SR75; the date is not confirmed yet.Sky · Launches and missions · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 | |
| Oct 3Sat5 weeks ago | Last quarter moonThe Moon is half lit (waning).Sky · Moon phases · 8:25 am CT · NASA | – | monthly | NASAComputed (rule) |
| Oct 1Thu5 weeks ago | Crew-13 launch (Falcon 9 Block 5)Crew-13 launched on Falcon 9 Block 5.Sky · Launches and missions · 10:10 am CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 |
| Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare) launch (Falcon 9 Block 5)Transporter 18 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare) launched on Falcon 9 Block 5.Sky · Launches and missions · 1:32 pm CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 | |
| NROL-97 launch (Falcon Heavy)NROL-97 launched on Falcon Heavy.Sky · Launches and missions · 10:54 pm CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 | |
| PastSeptember | ||||
| Sep 29Tue5 weeks ago | JUICE second Earth gravity assistESA's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer swings past Earth for its second gravity assist toward Jupiter.Sky · Launches and missions · Earth · Wikipedia | Earth | annual | Wikipedia |
| Sep 28Mon6 weeks ago | Starlink Group 31-1 (Starship Flight 14) launch (Starship)Starlink Group 31-1 (Starship Flight 14) launched on Starship.Sky · Launches and missions · 7:48 am CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 |
| Sep 26Sat6 weeks ago | Full moon: Harvest MoonTraditional North American name: Harvest Moon. Moon 379,423 km from Earth.Sky · Moon phases · 11:49 am CT · NASA | – | monthly | NASAComputed (rule) |
| USSF-385 launch (Falcon 9 Block 5)USSF-385 launched on Falcon 9 Block 5.Sky · Launches and missions · 9:00 am CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 | |
| Sep 25Fri6 weeks ago | Neptune at oppositionNeptune is opposite the Sun: up all night and at its brightest for the year.Sky · Planets · Astronomy Engine | – | about yearly | Astronomy EngineComputed (rule) |
| Owlright, Owlright, Owlright (StriX Launch 13) launch (Electron)Owlright, Owlright, Owlright (StriX Launch 13) launched on Electron.Sky · Launches and missions · 7:39 pm CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 | |
| Sep 24Thu6 weeks ago | Yaogan 40 Group 04 launch (Long March 6A)Yaogan 40 Group 04 launched on Long March 6A.Sky · Launches and missions · 3:46 am CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 |
| Sep 23Wed6 weeks ago | SatNet LEO Group 26 launch (Long March 8A)SatNet LEO Group 26 launched on Long March 8A.Sky · Launches and missions · 8:32 am CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 |
| Sep 22Tue6 weeks ago | September equinoxAutumn begins in the Northern Hemisphere, spring in the Southern.Sky · Solstices and equinoxes · 7:05 pm CT · US Naval Observatory | – | annual | US Naval ObservatoryComputed (rule) |
| Sep 19Sat7 weeks ago | PIESAT-2 13-16 launch (Long March 2D)PIESAT-2 13-16 launched on Long March 2D.Sky · Launches and missions · 5:50 am CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 |
| Starlink Group 15-27 launch (Falcon 9 Block 5)Starlink Group 15-27 launched on Falcon 9 Block 5.Sky · Launches and missions · 8:47 pm CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 | |
| 9 satellites launch (Kinetica 1)9 satellites launched on Kinetica 1.Sky · Launches and missions · 11:03 pm CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 | |
| Sep 18Fri7 weeks ago | First quarter moonThe Moon is half lit (waxing).Sky · Moon phases · 3:44 pm CT · NASA | – | monthly | NASAComputed (rule) |
| Owl By The Dozen (StriX Launch 12) launch (Electron)Owl By The Dozen (StriX Launch 12) launched on Electron.Sky · Launches and missions · 10:22 pm CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 | |
| Sep 17Thu7 weeks ago | Glonass-K1 No. 19 (Kosmos 2620) launch (Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat)Glonass-K1 No. 19 (Kosmos 2620) launched on Soyuz 2.1b/Fregat.Sky · Launches and missions · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 |
| Sep 16Wed7 weeks ago | Progress MS-35 (96P) launch (Soyuz 2.1b)Progress MS-35 (96P) launched on Soyuz 2.1b.Sky · Launches and missions · 8:33 am CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 |
| SatNet LEO Group 25 launch (Long March 12)SatNet LEO Group 25 launched on Long March 12.Sky · Launches and missions · 7:32 pm CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 | |
| USSF-259 launch (Falcon 9 Block 5)USSF-259 launched on Falcon 9 Block 5.Sky · Launches and missions · 8:07 pm CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 | |
| SpaceTY-51 & 52 launch (Kuaizhou 11)SpaceTY-51 & 52 launched on Kuaizhou 11.Sky · Launches and missions · 9:40 pm CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 | |
| Sep 15Tue7 weeks ago | SpaceSail Polar Group #15 launch (Zhuque-2E Block 2)SpaceSail Polar Group #15 launched on Zhuque-2E Block 2.Sky · Launches and missions · 1:26 am CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 |
| SpaceSail Polar Group #16 launch (Gravity-1)SpaceSail Polar Group #16 launched on Gravity-1.Sky · Launches and missions · 5:00 pm CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 | |
| Sep 14Mon8 weeks ago | Sentinel-3C & FLEX launch (Vega-C)Sentinel-3C & FLEX launched on Vega-C.Sky · Launches and missions · 8:21 pm CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 |
| Sep 13Sun8 weeks ago | O3b mPower 11-13 launch (Falcon 9 Block 5)O3b mPower 11-13 launched on Falcon 9 Block 5.Sky · Launches and missions · 1:49 pm CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 |
| Sep 10Thu2 months ago | New moonThe Moon is between Earth and the Sun; darkest nights for stargazing.Sky · Moon phases · 10:27 pm CT · NASA | – | monthly | NASAComputed (rule) |
| Yaogan 53-01 to 03/56-01 to 03 launch (Long March 4B)Yaogan 53-01 to 03/56-01 to 03 launched on Long March 4B.Sky · Launches and missions · 4:00 am CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 | |
| USSF-153 launch (Falcon 9 Block 5)USSF-153 launched on Falcon 9 Block 5.Sky · Launches and missions · 10:42 am CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 | |
| Happily Ever Faster (BlackSky Gen-3 5) launch (Electron)Happily Ever Faster (BlackSky Gen-3 5) launched on Electron.Sky · Launches and missions · 10:28 pm CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 | |
| Sep 6Sun2 months ago | Starlink Group 15-24 launch (Falcon 9 Block 5)Starlink Group 15-24 launched on Falcon 9 Block 5.Sky · Launches and missions · 9:26 am CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 |
| Sep 5Sat2 months ago | Onward and Upward launch (Spectrum)Onward and Upward launched on Spectrum.Sky · Launches and missions · 3:12 pm CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 |
| Sep 4Fri2 months ago | Last quarter moonThe Moon is half lit (waning).Sky · Moon phases · 2:51 am CT · NASA | – | monthly | NASAComputed (rule) |
| Sep 3Thu2 months ago | GISAT-1A (EOS-05) launch (GSLV Mk II)GISAT-1A (EOS-05) launched on GSLV Mk II.Sky · Launches and missions · 4:25 pm CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 |
| Sep 2Wed2 months ago | Starlink Group 15-23 launch (Falcon 9 Block 5)Starlink Group 15-23 launched on Falcon 9 Block 5.Sky · Launches and missions · 3:42 am CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 |
| Owl Around The World (StriX Launch 11) launch (Electron)Owl Around The World (StriX Launch 11) launched on Electron.Sky · Launches and missions · 7:01 am CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 | |
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| Aug 31Mon2 months ago | Demo Flight launch (Pallas-1)Demo Flight launched on Pallas-1.Sky · Launches and missions · 9:00 pm CT · Launch Library 2 | – | one-off | Launch Library 2 |