The Moon joins a tea party, Venus reaches peak brilliance, and the seasons change. These are the skywatching highlights for September.
Use the Moon to find Antares and the Teapot, spot brilliant Venus, welcome the equinox, and see the Harvest Moon near Saturn and Neptune.
Sept. 14-20: Use the Moon to find Antares and the Teapot; dark skies may reveal the Milky Way center
Sept 18: Venus reaches peak brilliance for this evening appearance
Sept. 22: September equinox; fall begins in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere
Sept. 26: Harvest Moon rises near Saturn and Neptune
September’s sky features brilliant Venus, the Milky Way’s hazy center, and the seasonal turning point of the equinox. The month…
September is full of opportunities to expand your knowledge of the night sky. Mark your calendars.
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