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 Asheville Police Department is investigating a fatal vehicle collision that resulted in the death of Subastion James Samuel Cruz-Galyon, a 20-year-old motorcyclist from Canton, N.C.
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The National Weather Service says thunderstorms are a likely bet into this weekend, with high temperatures hovering around 90 degrees.
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A man found dead in a Riceville home last week has been identified. The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the Buncombe County Fire Marshal’s Office on an arson investigation.
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The project will target the end of Buffalo Street, a residential part of the Burton Street neighborhood, but city officials say there will be little impact on local traffic.
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Over 50 miles of Burke County and Rutherford County will soon be resurfaced after over $10 million in contracts were awarded by the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
