Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks fall back one hour at 2 a.m., giving most Americans an extra hour of sleep. Sunset will arrive earlier, while mornings will brighten sooner. Most electronic devices adjust automatically, but you'll need to reset manual clocks. Hawaii and most of Arizona remain on standard Time year-round, except for the Navajo Nation. Daylight Saving Time resumes on Sunday, March 14, 2027. The Sunshine Protection Act, passed by the House but pending in the Senate, would make daylight saving Time permanent, but current laws still require the biannual clock changes. https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/daylight-saving-time-2026-when-do-clocks-fall-back/1936642

This week’s sky highlights feature the Moon moving through Sagittarius, past the Teapot, and reaching full on the night of October 25. Early mornings show a striking lineup of Mars, Jupiter, and Regulus in the southeast, which will shorten as the planets approach conjunction in November. The Orionid meteor shower peaks around October 21–22 and is best viewed a few hours before dawn after the Moon sets. Saturn shines in the evening sky near the Moon on multiple nights, while Altair, Fomalhaut, and Arcturus provide seasonal markers. Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars are excellent for viewing, and Uranus and Neptune are visible through telescopes. https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/observing-news/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-october-16-25/

The week begins with sunny skies on Sunday, a high of 84°F, an overnight low of 52°F, and light southerly winds. Monday brings partly cloudy conditions with highs near 72°F and similar evening lows around 53°F. Tuesday and Wednesday feature mixed sun and clouds, with highs of 70–74°F and lows near 52–53°F, as winds shift from northwest to west-northwest. Thursday remains partly sunny with a high of 72°F before dipping to 50°F under light, variable winds. Friday and Saturday stay mostly sunny, with highs around 76°F and cool, clear nights in the upper 40s. https://www.kcra.com/weather

The upcoming week brings mostly sunny, clear conditions with light, variable winds throughout. Sunday will be sunny with a few clouds, a high of 72°F, and a low of 55°F. Monday will be partly cloudy, with a high of 70°F and a low of 53°F overnight. Tuesday and Wednesday bring sunny skies, highs of 75°F and 77°F respectively, and lows around 52–53°F. Thursday through Saturday continue the sunny trend, with highs rising to 84°F by Friday and lows steady near 52–53°F. Winds remain generally light, occasionally shifting from the west or north at 5–10 mph. https://www.kcra.com/weather

Peak fall foliage is currently on full display across Vermont, upstate New York, New Hampshire, and northern Maine, with ideal weather expected for leaf-peeping this weekend. Cooler, drier conditions will create crisp, vibrant views in northern New England, while the southern Appalachians remain in early color stages, with rain and wind potentially impacting viewing. Peak colors are also emerging in northern Minnesota, northern Wisconsin, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and parts of Colorado’s Rockies. While some Midwest areas may see wet and gusty weather, the season is progressing steadily, with colors expected to spread southward and into lower elevations throughout October. https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/fall-foliage-update-peak-colors-on-full-display-in-vermont-upstate-new-york/1941430

From October 9–18, the night sky offers excellent stargazing opportunities. Early evenings feature bright Arcturus in the west-northwest and Capella in the northeast, with Fomalhaut at a similar altitude in mid-northern latitudes. The Great Square of Pegasus and Andromeda dominate the eastern sky, while Cassiopeia offers binocular-friendly clusters. Morning skies highlight Mars in Cancer, rising before dawn above brilliant Jupiter and near the Beehive Cluster. The Moon progresses from new to first quarter, passing Antares, the Sagittarius Teapot, and moving into the southern sky. Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are visible, with Saturn favorably positioned for telescopic observation. https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/observing-news/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-october-9-18/

The upcoming week will feature mostly sunny, clear weather with steady temperatures and light winds. Daytime highs will range from 93°F to 99°F, peaking on Tuesday at 99°F, while nighttime lows will hover around 61°F to 63°F. Sunday will bring intervals of clouds and sunshine, while most other days will remain sunny or mainly sunny. Clear skies dominate the nights, with Friday night showing similar conditions after a slightly breezier day as winds shift southwest at 5 to 10 mph. Overall, expect hot, dry, and calm weather conditions throughout the week. https://www.kcra.com/weather

October offers prime stargazing opportunities with several celestial highlights. Saturn reaches opposition on October 4, making it visible all night and at its brightest for the year, with its rings easily seen through a telescope. Mid-month, the Orionid meteor shower peaks on the night of October 21 into the early morning of October 22, producing up to 20 meteors per hour from debris left by Halley’s Comet. The month concludes with the Hunter’s Moon on October 25–26, a full moon traditionally linked to post-harvest hunting, providing spectacular night skies for autumn observers. https://www.accuweather.com/en/space-news/october-stargazing-the-best-time-to-see-saturn-meteors-from-halleys-comet/1939791

This week’s sky highlights include Saturn reaching opposition on October 3–4, with its rings brightening from the Seeliger effect. Supernova 2026aaiv in NGC 7331 continues fading, now near magnitude 12.9. Algol dips in brightness on October 2, and the Moon will occult Jupiter on October 6 for parts of North America. The Moon passes Mars and Jupiter October 4–7 and also aligns with the Beehive Cluster. Evening skies feature the Milky Way arching overhead, Cassiopeia standing on end, and the Great Square of Pegasus rising. In addition, Mars and Jupiter dominate the pre-dawn east, while Saturn shines steadily in the south. https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/observing-news/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-october-2-11/

The upcoming week will bring mostly sunny, warm conditions. Sunday starts mostly cloudy, then clears to partial sun, with highs around 78°F and a mild overnight low of 54°F. Monday brings partly cloudy skies with a high of 85°F and a clear night near 57°F. From Tuesday through Saturday, expect mainly sunny weather, with highs from 87°F to 90°F and lows from 57°F to 60°F. Winds remain light and variable throughout most of the week, with occasional breezes up to 10 mph from varying directions. Nights will be generally clear, with only slight cloudiness Saturday night. https://www.kcra.com/weather