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September 2026 astronomical highlights
September 2026 will witness a range of important astronomical phenomena that adorn the night sky. Among these is the clear appearance of Saturn in the evening sky as it approaches opposition with the Sun in early October. The full moon known as the "Pumpkin Moon" will appear on September 26, characterized by its orange or red hue due to passing through Earth's atmosphere. This occurs just days after the autumnal equinox, which takes place on the same day, providing an excellent opportunity to observe various celestial objects such as the Summer Triangle, Venus—gradually fading from view—and Jupiter and Mars visible at dawn. Additionally, viewers may see the bands of Jupiter's atmosphere and a vertical alignment of Saturn's moons, with predictions of comet appearances and variations in their brightness.
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