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South Africa
South AfricaSaturn Visible
Saturn will be visible in the sky, accompanied by Halley’s Comet debris. The event is expected to occur on 4 October 2026.
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SpaceX Delays SDA Mission Launch
SpaceX prepares to launch a SDA mission on Thursday after scrubbing attempts on Monday and Tuesday. The mission will carry 21 data transport satellites into low Earth orbit.
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United States
United StatesMoon to Occult Jupiter
A rare lunar occultation of Jupiter will be visible in the US and eastern Canada on October 6. The event will occur before dawn, with the planet disappearing behind the Moon's bright limb and reappearing about an hour later.
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United Kingdom
United KingdomPhoenix Planet Found
Astronomers discover a second-generation planet candidate orbiting a white dwarf, a world formed from the remains of its dead star. The planet's atmosphere contains unusual heavy elements, including niobium, zinc, and copper.