21/10/2026
👉🌕✨ TONIGHT, LET THE MOON GUIDE YOU TO THE LONELY STAR OF AUTUMN!
On October 21, 2026, take a look at the southern sky after sunset for a beautiful celestial sight.
The bright waxing gibbous Moon will appear above Fomalhaut, a brilliant star often called the “Lonely Star of Autumn” because it shines in a part of the sky with few other bright stars nearby.
🔭 How to Find Fomalhaut
1. Find the bright Moon in the evening sky.
2. Look about two fist-widths below it, holding your arm straight out.
3. Search for a bright, isolated point of light. That is Fomalhaut!
🌟 A Star Far Away
Fomalhaut lies approximately 25 light-years from Earth. Despite its great distance, it shines brightly enough to be seen without a telescope under suitable conditions.
🌌 Best Viewing Tips
- Look toward the southern sky after dark.
- Choose a location with a clear view of the southern horizon.
- Move away from bright city lights for a better view.
- No telescope is needed—your eyes are enough!
