October, November and December night time skies are worth watching. Here's an update on what's up from the Ohio Northern University Astronomy Observatory. Three of these e events are programs at the observatory open to the public.

On the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 28, there will be a triple conjunction of Venus, Jupiter and Mars in the eastern sky. The three planets will form a tight, 1-degree triangle. There will be no observatory event for this, but it is an easy event to enjoy with the naked eye.

Friday, Oct. 30, 8-10 pm. - Public Event.  "Halloween and the Moon." The full moon falls on Tuesday, Oct. 27, but it will still be bright The Taurid meteor shower peaks on the night of Nov 5-6.

Friday, Nov. 13, 8-10 pm. - Public Event. "What we learned of Pluto." The Leonid meteor shower peaks on the night of Nov 17-18.

Friday, Dec. 11,  8-10 pm. - Public Event.  "The Geminid Meteor Shower." The Geminid meteor shower peaks on the night of Dec 13.