10/20/2026
So much occurring in October's Night Skies--Stargazing, meteor showers and wonder!! Remember, the wonderful "Library of Things" at the amazing and unique Hubbard Public Library has telescopes (three types!) and binoculars that you can check-out, take home and use to enhance your enjoyment and splendor of these celestial events! Thank you, to Hubbard Public Library and everyone who works there and makes it the very special place that it is!
☄️ A little piece of Halley’s Comet could light up your morning!
The Orionid Meteor Shower peaks Wednesday night into Thursday morning, October 21–22, 2026. These “shooting stars” appear as Earth passes through dust and debris left behind by the famous comet—and some can leave glowing trails that linger after the meteor disappears.
Want to catch a glimpse? Here’s your plan:
🌙 Watch in the hours before dawn, ideally after the Moon sets. Bright moonlight will make fainter meteors harder to see this year.
🌌 Find a dark, open spot away from streetlights and porch lights.
👀 Give your eyes about 30 minutes to adjust. Keep your phone tucked away and take in as much of the sky as possible.
🧣 Bring a blanket or reclining chair, bundle up, and be patient. No telescope needed!
You don’t need to find the constellation Orion to enjoy the show. Meteors can streak across any part of the sky.
Will you be setting an early alarm to look up? ✨
