Following the spectacular total solar eclipse in August, September offers a diverse array of astronomical events that make the night sky magical throughout the month.
If you are a fan of astronomical phenomena, here is a guide to the most prominent events that can be viewed this month, with details of the times and locations that allow you to enjoy the best moments of observation, whether you are in the northern or southern hemisphere.
The crescent moon and Mars will appear close together in the pre-dawn sky on September 6 and 7, at an angular distance of approximately three degrees (about the width of three fingers). They will be visible above the eastern horizon starting at 3:00 AM, and about 90 minutes later, Jupiter will appear behind them, while Saturn will be visible in the southwestern sky.
After its meeting with Mars, the Moon will be in conjunction with Jupiter in the night sky, just before dawn on September 8, a few hours before sunrise.
Stargazing nights are most spectacular during the new moon, when the moon produces almost no light. When combined with a dark location, galaxies, nebulae, and the center of the Milky Way can be seen clearly.
The new moon this month occurs on September 11-12, which is an unmissable opportunity, as this month is one of the last months in 2026 in which the center of the Milky Way can be seen in the northern hemisphere.
On September 14, the crescent moon will appear within five degrees of Venus above the western horizon shortly after sunset. This phenomenon will be visible for about an hour after sunset without requiring early morning wake-up.
On the evening of September 18, Venus will reach its peak brightness during its evening appearance of 2026. Because of its brightness, it is the easiest object to see in the sky, and it will appear just after sunset, accompanied by the neighboring Mercury.
Autumn officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere on the evening of September 22. This equinox is accompanied by an increase in auroral activity due to the tilt of the Earth, which creates favorable conditions for the solar wind.
Although the aurora borealis is difficult to predict accurately, this time of year excites polar phenomenon enthusiasts.
On the morning of September 25, Mars will join the twin stars Castor (the head of the forelock twin) and Pollux (the head of the hindlock twin) in the constellation Gemini, in a trio easily recognizable in the eastern sky, with Castor at the top, Pollux in the middle, and orange Mars at the bottom.
The full moon, known as the Harvest Moon, will appear on the evening of September 26, reaching its peak brightness before 1 p.m. It is best viewed at sunrise or sunset, when it appears larger and brighter due to an optical illusion, and may even appear orange. Saturn will be present throughout the night.
The Andromeda Galaxy, the closest major galaxy to the Milky Way, is one of the best targets for skywatching this month. It can be seen with the naked eye in a dark sky, but it looks much more spectacular with binoculars or a small telescope, and it appears at its best around midnight.
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