Two Planets You Can Find Before Sunrise: Jupiter and Mars

October 7, 2026 2:30 30 views
Jupiter and red Mars are the two brightest planets in the October morning sky, drifting toward their closest approach on November 16. How to find them before sunrise, plus a Beehive Cluster bonus on October 11. Sources: EarthSky: visible planets and night sky guide, October: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/visible-planets-tonight-mars-jupiter-venus-saturn-mercury/ EarthSky: best stargazing of 2026: https://earthsky.org/tonight/best-stargazing-of-2026-astronomy-top-events-calendar/ National Geographic: October night sky events: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/october-night-sky-events-2026 iRunSpiritual is a short sky briefing with a little meaning attached. Subscribe, and look up tonight. Illustrations and voice are AI-generated. Astrology and reflection content offers perspective, not predictions or advice. #Jupiter #Mars #NightSky #iRunSpiritual #Shorts

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