The month of September is going to be mesmerizing for the stargazers. If you are a space enthusiast, then this article is for you! Be ready with your notes, because you may not want to lose them!
Astronomical Events In September 2024
New Moon (September 2, 2024)
On this day, the Moon will not be visible from the Earth because of its illuminated side, which will not face the planet. This day is best for stargazing because no light pollution is caused by the moon’s light.
Harvest Moon (September 17, 2024)
The harvest moon is the brightest in the sky and rises shortly after sunset. It is called harvest moon because traditionally it provided farmers extra light to harvest crops at night. It is the best day for poets as well to shine their love and dive deep into poems.
Neptune at Opposition (September 18, 2024)
On this day, planet Neptune will be positioned directly opposite the Sun. This event will cause it fully illuminated including its distance from the Earth. It will be visible like a small blue dot through a telescope because of its closest distance from the Earth.
Autumnal Equinox (September 23, 2024)
On this astronomical phenomenon, our host star Sun will cross the celestial equator, heading south. Autumnal Equinox marks the very point in the year and the day of September 23 will be the same as its night. This day of the year also indicates the beginning of autumn in the Northern and spring seasons in the Southern hemisphere.
Uranus at Opposition (September 27, 2024)
This event is similar to the opposition of Neptune. Uranus, on this day, will be directly in opposition to the Sun making it visible throughout the night. It will look like a small blue-green disc. This celestial event can be observed through binoculars and telescopes.
Planetary Conjunction
Planetary conjunction is an event where planets appear very close to each other and are visible in the sky. Several conjunctions will be visible from the Earth’s sky. They can be even observed with applications like Stellarium.
Visible Planets in the Sky
For the whole month of September, several planets such as Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn will be visible in the sky.
- Mars: It will be easily visible in the evening sky.
- Jupiter: Jupiter can also seen in the evening sky, even with naked eyes.
- Saturn: Saturn can be seen in the night sky.
For space enthusiasts, celestial events are the best things ever happened in their lives. Watching an event for them is no different from any other joy. This September is for stargazers like you, enjoy it!