Astronomical events of September 2024

By - Arunima Bhandari * * *

Venus sits low in the west following sunset. Saturn's visible all night. Jupiter and Mars rise in the couple of hours after midnight and are visible in the southeast before sunrise.

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International Observe the Moon Night, held annually in September or October, offers stunning views of the Moon's craters during its first-quarter phase. Join in from anywhere—outdoors, at home, or online.

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September's Full Harvest Moon is the year's second of four super moons, following August’s Super Blue Moon. It will also feature a partial lunar eclipse, visible across most of North and South America, Europe, Africa, parts of Asia, Russia, and Antarctica.

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Neptune will be the closest to our planet and its face will be fully illuminated by the sun. It will be visible all night long and be brighter than it is at any other time. This is the best time to observe the planet.

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The September Equinox, marking the start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere, occurs on September 22. On this day, the sun shines directly on the equator, resulting in nearly equal day and night worldwide.

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In September, the crescent moon appears near Mars in the morning, along with Jupiter and the bright stars of winter constellations in the predawn sky. It's a great month for observing the solar system—perfect for sharing with fellow space enthusiasts!

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Astronomical events of September 2024

Enjoy the marvellous natural phenomena of the night sky

Venus sits low in the west following sunset. Saturn's visible all night. Jupiter and Mars rise in the couple of hours after midnight and are visible in the southeast before sunrise.

Throughout the month

International Observe the Moon Night, held annually in September or October, offers stunning views of the Moon's craters during its first-quarter phase. Join in from anywhere—outdoors, at home, or online.

International Observe the Moon Night

September's Full Harvest Moon is the year's second of four super moons, following August’s Super Blue Moon. It will also feature a partial lunar eclipse, visible across most of North and South America, Europe, Africa, parts of Asia, Russia, and Antarctica.

Super moon / Harvest Moon and Partial Lunar eclipse

Neptune will be the closest to our planet and its face will be fully illuminated by the sun. It will be visible all night long and be brighter than it is at any other time. This is the best time to observe the planet.

Neptune at Opposition

The September Equinox, marking the start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere, occurs on September 22. On this day, the sun shines directly on the equator, resulting in nearly equal day and night worldwide.

September Equinox

In September, the crescent moon appears near Mars in the morning, along with Jupiter and the bright stars of winter constellations in the predawn sky. It's a great month for observing the solar system—perfect for sharing with fellow space enthusiasts!

Conjunction of Moon and Mars