October 21-22 Orionids Peak: Formed by debris from Halley’s Comet, this active shower yields up to 20 fast meteors per hour. A bright waxing gibbous moon will cause some light interference, making pre-dawn viewing optimal after the moon sets.
October 26 Full Moon. The Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be will be fully illuminated. This full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Hunters Moon because at this time of year the leaves are falling and the game is fat and ready to hunt. This moon has also been known as the Travel Moon and the Blood Moon.
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