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September Equinox

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space4 days ago•165 min saved

Harvest Moon 2026: September's Full Moon Guide

Space.com reports that September 2026's full Moon, the Harvest Moon, will reach full illumination at 12:49 p.m. ET on Sept 26 and will appear yellow-orange near the horizon due to Rayleigh scattering; timings vary by city and there will be no lunar eclipse this year. The piece explains the Harvest Moon’s name, offers observing and astrophotography tips, and flags other sky sights to enjoy (Saturn, Jupiter, the Great Square of Pegasus) alongside the Moon, with a look ahead to upcoming full Moons in 2026.

via Space|

#full-moon-2026 #harvest-moon #moonrise-times

astronomy3 years ago•3 min saved

"September 2023: Celestial Delights Await with Venus, Mercury, Supermoon, and Astrophotography"

September 2023 will offer several exciting celestial events for stargazers, including the New Moon on September 15, Venus at its greatest brightness on September 18, Neptune at opposition on September 19, the September Equinox and Mercury at its morning peak on September 23, and a Full Supermoon/Harvest Moon on September 29. These events provide opportunities to observe various celestial bodies and phenomena, such as the disappearance of the Moon, the bright illumination of Venus, the viewing of Neptune with specialized telescopes, the equal day and night during the equinox, and the large and bright Full Moon.

via The Weather Channel|

#astronomy #celestial-events #mercury