This month an array of astrological events can be viewed across Western North Carolina, including meteor showers, comets and this year's Harvest Supermoon.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — This month an array of astrological events can be viewed across Western North Carolina, including meteor showers, comets and this year’s Harvest Supermoon.
Astrological event calendar
Oct. 2 – Nov. 7: Orionid Meteor Shower
The Orionid Meteor Shower is active now through Nov. 7, peaking between midnight and dawn on Oct. 21 due to the coinciding New Moon.
Oct. 7: Harvest Supermoon
This year’s Harvest Moon, the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox, will be a Supermoon, making it the largest and brightest of the calendar year. The best viewing time for the Supermoon will be from approximately 6:30-7 p.m.
Oct. 21: Comet C/2025 A6
Also known as Comet Lemmon, Comet C/2025 A6 will be making its closest approach to Earth between Oct. 20-21. The comet is forecasted to be viewable by binoculars and potentially the naked eye.
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The city of Asheville is inviting residents, nonprofit leaders, business owners and community stakeholders to participate in a public engagement survey for the development of its first-ever Urban Forest Master Plan.
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Calling all distance runners, Boston Marathon aspirants and first-time marathoners. The 2026 Asheville Marathon & Half has opened regular registration for next year’s race.
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In a press release yesterday, registered nurses with the National Nurses Organizing Committee-North Carolina, a chapter of National Nurses United, called out North Carolina lawmakers for “playing politics with patients’ health.”
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The first drive will support local families with food and personal care items, while the second will collect toys and necessities for foster children. Both drives will be open for donations from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Friday, Dec. 5 at Hendersonville City Hall, 160 6th Avenue East.
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Thanksgiving is almost here. For community members who are looking to share a hot meal this Turkey Day, we have compiled a list of free Thanksgiving dinners from all over the Asheville area.
