The Sky Today on Thursday, October 8: Perfectly placed Pallas

Asteroid 2 Pallas has reached opposition in the constellation Cetus the Whale, making it a great target for sky watchers. This event is exciting for astronomers because it provides a rare opportunity to observe an asteroid at its brightest and closest point to Earth. Sky enthusiasts can track Pallas using binoculars or a telescope, and it is visible all night, with the best viewing time around 1 A.M.