September started with bang with the Full Moon also called Corn/Harvest moon and a complete Lunar Eclipse on September 7 that was seen all through Asia and Australia and the central and japanese components of Europe and Africa. Now, prepare for the subsequent half.
New Moon: The Moon won’t be seen within the night time sky on September 21. This is the perfect time of the month to watch faint objects corresponding to galaxies and star clusters as a result of there isn’t a moonlight to intrude.
Partial Solar Eclipse: Another deal with for skywatchers on September 21. This eclipse might be seen solely from New Zealand, Antarctica, and components of the southern Pacific Ocean. The greatest view might be in New Zealand the place as much as 76% of the Sun might be lined. To our eyes, it would appear as if a slice of the Sun has been bitten off! Remember to view it safely utilizing a particular photo voltaic filter or by watching the Sun’s reflection. T
Saturn at Opposition: Saturn, the ringed planet, will come closest to Earth and shine additional vibrant within the night time sky. This is the proper time to {photograph} Saturn and its moons! With a medium or large telescope, you’ll be able to clearly see its well-known rings and a few of its brightest moons.
September Equinox: The September equinox happens on September 22. The Sun will shine immediately on the Equator and there might be practically equal quantities of day and night time all through the world. This is the primary day of the Fall or Autumnal Equinox within the Northern Hemisphere and the primary day of the Spring or Vernal Equinox within the Southern Hemisphere.
Neptune at Opposition: On September 23, Neptune would be the closest to Earth and shine brighter than common. You can see the massive blue big all night time lengthy. But, because it’s so distant, it would seem like a tiny blue dot until you’ve a brilliant highly effective telescope.
