Astronomical Events

The Aurigid meteor shower will be active from 28 August to 5 September, producing its peak rate of meteors around 1 September. 

The Moon and Jupiter will share the same right ascension, with the Moon passing 3°18' to the north of Jupiter.At around the same time, the two objects will also make a close approach, technically called an appulse. 

The September ε-Perseid meteor shower will be active from 5 September to 21 September, producing its peak rate of meteors around 9 September. 

Venus will reach its greatest brightness in its 2023–2024 morning apparition. It will be shining brightly at mag -4.5. 

Mercury will reach half phase in its Sep–Oct 2023 morning apparition. It will be shining brightly at mag -0.5. 

The September equinox marks the first day of autumn for anybody living in the northern hemisphere, and the first day of spring for anybody living in the southern hemisphere. 

The Moon and Saturn will share the same right ascension, with the Moon passing 2°38' to the south of Saturn.At around the same time, the two objects will also make a close approach, technically called an appulse. 

The Daytime Sextantid meteor shower will be active from 9 September to 9 October, producing its peak rate of meteors around 28 September. 

The Moon will reach full phase. At this time of the month, it is visible for much of the night.early Native American tribes as the Corn Moon because the corn is harvested around this time of year.