October 2093 Sky Events

Observer Location:Beijing (39.904°, 116.407°)

Monthly Sky Events Overview

23 sky events total, including 4 moon phases and 3 planetary events.

Daily Sky Events

All times are in local time (Asia/Shanghai)

Group Date Sunrise/Sunset Moonrise/Moonset Moon Phase Sky Events

Planetary outlook

October 2093 mid-month observing conditions

Mercury

Fair
Apparent magnitude: 6.0
Constellation: Libra
Angular diameter: 10.1"
Status: near superior conjunction

Observation tip: A telescope is required; Mercury stays close to the Sun; best seen at dusk or dawn

Right ascension: 13h24m20s
Declination: -10°43'17"

Venus

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: -4.6
Constellation: Sagittarius
Angular diameter: 27.1"
Status: near superior conjunction

Observation tip: Very bright, easily visible to the naked eye; Venus is the brightest planet and is best seen at dusk or dawn

Right ascension: 16h25m40s
Declination: -25°43'09"

Mars

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: 0.8
Constellation: Sagittarius
Angular diameter: 5.9"
Status: near western quadrature

Observation tip: Visible to the naked eye; Its reddish appearance is obvious; it is best observed near opposition

Right ascension: 17h30m49s
Declination: -24°48'48"

Jupiter

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: -2.9
Constellation: Pisces
Angular diameter: 48.6"
Status: near western quadrature

Observation tip: Very bright, easily visible to the naked eye; Its moons are easy to spot and it is excellent for telescope observing

Right ascension: 23h44m46s
Declination: -03°20'52"

Saturn

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: 0.2
Constellation: Leo
Angular diameter: 17.9"
Status: near eastern quadrature

Observation tip: Visible to the naked eye; Saturn’s rings require a telescope to see clearly

Right ascension: 08h36m33s
Declination: +18°50'32"

Uranus

Fair
Apparent magnitude: 5.8
Constellation: Pisces
Angular diameter: 3.7"
Status: near western quadrature

Observation tip: Binoculars are recommended; Binoculars or a telescope are recommended

Right ascension: 23h42m05s
Declination: -02°48'02"

Neptune

Fair
Apparent magnitude: 7.8
Constellation: Virgo
Angular diameter: 2.2"
Status: near eastern quadrature

Observation tip: A telescope is required; A telescope is required; Neptune appears blue-green

Right ascension: 10h22m11s
Declination: +10°46'30"

Moon

Excellent
Apparent magnitude: -12.7
Constellation: Leo
Angular diameter: 11574.4"
Status: Moon illumination 26.7%

Observation tip: Moon illumination 26.7%; good for observing lunar surface detail

Right ascension: 09h34m12s
Declination: +17°00'44"