4-point geostrikes and meteor shower are waiting for volgograders on october 10
October 10, 2026 Volgograd residents expect troubled geomagnetic background, new moon and some meteors from the South Taurids
By October 10, 2026, the geomagnetic environment is likely to be generally calm, but with little residual background after the events of the previous days. The Kp index will fluctuate around 3-4 points, and by the evening it will gradually decline. A full magnetic storm is not expected, but a slight excitation of the magnetosphere will still be possible. If you are weather dependent, this should be borne in mind - but you will not have to wait for severe discomfort.
The main astronomical feature of this date is the new moon. It will come on October 10 at 18.50 Moscow time. When the moon is between the Earth and the Sun, it will become invisible in the night sky.
For astronomy enthusiasts, this is a great opportunity: the lack of moonlight will create ideal conditions for observing dim stars, distant galaxies and other objects in deep space. So if you are planning to spend an evening with a telescope or binoculars, October 10 will be a good choice.
On the same days, from October 10 to 14, the South Taurid meteor shower will be active. Meteors are expected a little - about 5 per hour - but sometimes bright cars come across among them. It is better to look for them late in the evening and at night in the dark sky. This is a good opportunity for the first experiments in astrophotography.
