If you like to observe the night sky and the stars, you will be happy to know that September is going to be a month in which you will be able to enjoy a wide variety of proposals. For example, on September 29 we will be able to enjoy the last supermoon that will occur this year 2023. In addition, there are other recommendations that you should not miss. We talk about them below.
This month of September will be one of the most productive for those who have a good time using their telescope and looking at the stars. It is something that you will be able to verify when you enjoy the zodiacal light, a phenomenon full of charm that is not usually easy to see.
Don’t miss these planets
To begin, it must be said that this month of September is ideal for you to see Venus, Jupiter and Saturn. Each of the planets has an ideal moment for that you carry out your observation. In the case of Saturn, for example, it is best to get ready when it is already getting dark, just before the night begins.
After the appearance of Saturn, it will be Jupiter’s moment of glory. And you have plenty of time to see it, because the planet will be visible all the time until dawn. Saturn’s position will be in the southeast, while Jupiter will be in the southwest. It will be easy for you to find Jupiter, since you only have to focus on the Moon and you will see that it is very close. Thirdly, we talk about Venus, a planet that makes a significant change compared to what has happened throughout the year. If before we saw it at night, now we have to wait for it just before dawn. You will be in the northern hemisphere and, as usual, you will be surrounded by a large pool of light.
So you will see the zodiacal light
Its name is exotic and it is not something that happens by chance. Zodiacal light is a very attractive phenomenon that is among the main objectives of amateur astronomers. You may need a bit of patience and practice until you find it, but it will be worth it. To do this, you will have to face east just in the hour period before twilight begins. You already know that this view is beautiful in itself, but if you find the zodiacal light, the vision will be even more satisfying. Although this phenomenon can be seen throughout the month, there are some specific days in which you will have a better chance of achieving a positive result.
These days will occur in the second part of the month, especially since the skies will be a little darker thanks to the fact that the Moon will not be present at that time. Although the window of time to search for the zodiacal light is short, taking this indication into account, you will have it a little easier. The reason why the zodiacal light is so attractive is because forms a kind of triangle which is very striking. It occurs at the moment in which the Sun’s rays are reflected in an interplanetary cloud formed by dust.
The last supermoon
As we told you before, September is also the time to see the last supermoon that will be able to be seen in this year 2023. It will take place on September 29 and it is the well-known Harvest Moon, which always fits with the celebration of the autumnal equinox. It has great importance throughout the world and even there are many traditions that take place around you. This moon, which is replicated several nights, illuminates so much that since ancient times there has been talk of how it helps farmers have more daylight so they can work on their crops.
Throughout the world there are also other rites and festivals that are organized around this beautiful moon that we recommend you enjoy as it deserves. To finish, as you can see just above this paragraph, the Moon is going to have some very marked phases throughout the month.