On October 24, Elite Dangerous commanders will convene for the annual KOI 413 field trip to witness a rare astronomical event: the collision of the binary bodies Rhubarb and Custard. Departing from Hyades Sector XK-M b8-4 aboard the fleet carrier [FGS] Lazy Songbird HLB-84Q at 19:00 UTC, players will observe the collision starting at 23:43 UTC. Scientists from EDAstro and Canonn highlight that the next ten collisions will feature maximum overlap, a phenomenon unseen in 70 years, marking this as a unique moment in the galaxy. This event underscores the community’s collaborative spirit and passion for in-game astronomy.
- Event departure: October 24, 19:00 UTC from Hyades Sector XK-M b8-4
- Collision begins at 23:43 UTC with maximum overlap for next ten events