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Orionid meteor shower to light up Thai skies October 21-22
Orionid meteor shower to light up Thai skies October 21-22
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2026
Thailand can watch the Orionid meteor shower, created by debris from Halley’s Comet, from late October 21 until dawn on October 22, weather permitting.Day and night nearly equal at the September 23 equinox
Day and night nearly equal at the September 23 equinox
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2026
The September 23 equinox marks autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, with nearly equal day and night, while Thailand remains in its rainy season.Venus to reach peak brightness in Thailand’s western sky on Sept 22
Venus to reach peak brightness in Thailand’s western sky on Sept 22
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026
If skies are clear and there is no rain, Venus will shine in the western sky across Thailand after sunset on Tuesday (September 22, 2026) until about 7.40pm.Rare Moon-Venus spectacle brings free stargazing events across Thailand
Rare Moon-Venus spectacle brings free stargazing events across Thailand
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2026
Watch Venus disappear behind the Moon on September 14, with free telescope viewing at four public observatories in Thailand.Fifteen new dark sky sites named for astrotourism in Thailand
Fifteen new dark sky sites named for astrotourism in Thailand
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2026
Fifteen sites were chosen from 40 applicants for appropriate lighting management, dark skies and the potential to accommodate visitors and support local tourism.Storm Narra delays Chang’e-7 and Thailand’s CE-7 MATCH
Storm Narra delays Chang’e-7 and Thailand’s CE-7 MATCH
MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026
Chang’e-7’s launch has been delayed by about one month after Storm Narra disrupted plans, while Thailand’s CE-7 MATCH remains ready aboard the spacecraftBangkok’s overhead sun creates a shadowless effect across the capital
Bangkok’s overhead sun creates a shadowless effect across the capital
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2026
At 12.22pm on Sunday (August 16, 2026), people and objects outdoors in Bangkok will appear to have no shadows because their shadows will fall directly beneath them.Perseid meteor shower to peak over Thailand tonight
Perseid meteor shower to peak over Thailand tonight
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026
Thailand could see up to 100 meteors an hour from 11pm on August 12, with moonless skies offering favourable conditions if clouds stay awayThailand’s lunar payload CE-7 MATCH set for Chang’e 7 mission
Thailand’s lunar payload CE-7 MATCH set for Chang’e 7 mission
TUESDAY, AUGUST 04, 2026
Thailand’s CE-7 MATCH scientific payload will join China’s Chang’e 7 lunar mission, advancing space research and engineering development.Thailand marks year’s longest day as June solstice brings nearly 13 hours of daylight
Thailand marks year’s longest day as June solstice brings nearly 13 hours of daylight
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026
Thailand experiences its longest day of the year on June 21 as the summer solstice occurs, with Bangkok seeing about 12 hours and 56 minutes of daylight. The event is caused by Earth’s axial tilt, not its distance from the sun, and coincides with monsoon conditions across the country.