Explore the celestial sphere with our Northern Hemisphere all-sky chart
When to use this chart
1 October at 01:00 BST
15 October at 00:00 BTS
31 October at 22:00 UT
On other dates, stars will be in slightly different positions because of Earth’s orbital motion. Stars that cross the sky will set in the west four minutes earlier each night.
How to use this chart
1. Hold the chart so the direction you’re facing is at the bottom.
2. The lower half of the chart shows the sky ahead of you.
3. The centre of the chart is the point directly over your head.
Sunrise/sunset in October*
Date
1st Oct 2022
11th Oct 2022
21st Oct 2022
31st Oct 2022
Sunrise / Sunset
07:11 BST / 18:47 BST
07:29 BST / 18:23 BST
07:48 BST / 18:01 BST
07:07 UT / 16:40 UT
Moonrise in October*
1st Oct 2022 14:28 BST
5th Oct 2022 17:43 BST
9th Oct 2022 18:37 BST
13th Oct 2022 19:37 BST
17th Oct 2022 22:41 BST
21st Oct 2022 02:25 BST
25th Oct 2022 07:45 BST
29th Oct 2022 13:34 BST
*Times correct for the centre of the UK