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Last revised October 30, 2026

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Everything here is for general education and enjoyment. Nothing on SpacePloer is professional, scientific, navigational, engineering, legal or financial advice. Don't use our reports for navigation, aviation, spacecraft operations or any purpose where an error could cause harm or loss.

The sky doesn't always follow the forecast

• Meteor rates are estimates. Real counts vary widely, and outbursts are hard to predict.
• Meteor peak dates are approximate. Exact timings for a named city will differ at your location.
• Spacecraft schedules change. Arrival and flyby dates are set by mission teams and can move.
• Crescent Moon visibility depends on weather, haze, horizon and eyesight as much as on geometry. Our tables are guides, not rulings. For religious observance, follow your community's recognized authority.
• Weather, light pollution and terrain decide what you'll actually see.

We correct errors when we find them, but we can't guarantee every figure is complete or current. For anything important, check a primary source close to the date.

Stay safe out there

Skywatching can mean remote places, cold nights, wildlife and dark roads. You're responsible for your own safety and for respecting private property and park rules. Never look at the Sun with your eyes, binoculars, a telescope or a camera unless you're using a proper, certified solar filter. When hunting for a young crescent Moon, wait until the Sun has fully set before using any optics.

If you find a possible meteorite, don't enter private land without permission, and follow the handling advice in our report rather than testing it in ways that could damage it.

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