There's plenty to see if you look up at the night sky in October. Throughout the month, the Sun's elevation in the sky increases, reaching over 60 degrees. The crescent Moon appears a short distance above Mercury and Venus on the 30th. Planets:Mercury is now into the evening sky and by mid-October is setting around 9.30pm. The eastern sky appears relatively barren at this time of the year, with only Pisces and Cetus rising in the early evening.

Source: Stuff September 30, 2019 11:15 UTC