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What’s Up: September 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA
NASA provides a guide for celestial events and skywatching opportunities throughout September 2026. The guide highlights specific dates to view the Moon, planets, and the September equinox.
Why it matters
It allows amateur stargazers to identify the exact dates and locations needed to view rare planetary alignments and seasonal shifts.
The details
- Between September 14-20, the Moon passes near Antares and the Teapot stars. - On September 26, the Harvest Moon rises near Saturn and Neptune. - Neptune is magnitude 8 and requires binoculars or a telescope to see. - During the equinox, the Sun is directly above Earth's equator.
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