{"id":106559,"date":"2025-08-30T10:50:14","date_gmt":"2025-08-30T10:50:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/106559\/"},"modified":"2025-08-30T10:50:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-30T10:50:14","slug":"visible-planets-and-night-sky-guide-for-august-and-september","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/106559\/","title":{"rendered":"Visible planets and night sky guide for August and September"},"content":{"rendered":"

August 29 evening: Moon near Zubenelgenubi
\n\"AThis evening, August 29, the waxing crescent<\/a> moon will float near a star with a strange-sounding name \u2013 Zubenelgenubi<\/a> \u2013 low in the south. It\u2019s the 2nd-brightest star in the constellation Libra<\/a> the Scales. They\u2019ll set a few hours after sunset. Chart via EarthSky<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Our charts are mostly set for the northern half of Earth. To see a precise view \u2013 and time \u2013 from your location, try Stellarium Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

August 29: Moon reaches apogee<\/p>\n

The moon will reach apogee<\/a> \u2013 its farthest distance from Earth for the second time this month in its elliptical orbit<\/a> \u2013 at 16 UTC<\/a> on August 29, 2025, when it\u2019s 251,374 miles (404,548 km) away.<\/p>\n

Look for planets in the morning sky!
\n\"SphereThe most stargazing fun to be had right now is in the morning sky. Especially look east before sunrise! Here\u2019s the view of Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn as seen from the Northern Hemisphere. You can easily catch Venus and Jupiter before dawn, and it\u2019s been wonderful in recent days to watch Jupiter pulling away from Venus, after their great conjunction on August 12, 2025. Mercury is tough to see in the morning twilight, but it\u2019s still there, shining bravely near the place where the sun will rise. Saturn is visible most the night. It\u2019s high in the west at dawn. And the planets all lie along the ecliptic<\/a>, the path the sun travels in the daytime (the green line on our chart). Chart via EarthSky<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Our charts are mostly set for the northern half of Earth. To see a precise view \u2013 and time \u2013 from your location, try Stellarium Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Photos of last week\u2019s planet parade<\/p>\n

Did you see last week\u2019s planetary parade featuring the moon, 5 planets and many bright stars? Observers of the early eastern morning sky witnessed the moon gracefully moving in concert with Jupiter and Venus. On August 19, the trio formed a line in the sky. Then the moon and planets formed a triangle on the morning of August 20. The constellations Gemini, with its bright stars Castor and Pollux, and Orion the Hunter, were a wonderful addition to this amazing show. Plus, elusive Mercury shone near the horizon. Uranus and Neptune were present too, but not visible to the unaided eye. Did you miss the show? Enjoy this video gallery<\/a> from the past days and keep looking up!<\/p>\n

August 30 and 31 evenings: Moon pairs up with Antares
\n\"AOn the evenings of August 30 and 31, the approximately half-lit moon will approach and then pass the bright red star Antares<\/a>. What\u2019s more, a few lucky observers in parts of Africa, Madagascar, Kerguelen Islands, Antarctica and New Zealand will see the moon occult \u2013 or pass in front of \u2013 Antares at 11 UTC<\/a> on August 31. If you look outside then and don\u2019t see Antares \u2026 that might be because it\u2019s behind the moon! Details on the occultation here<\/a>. But if you don\u2019t live where the occultation is happening and still can\u2019t see Antares, try positioning yourself so the moon lies behind a utility pole. Now see if the star pops into view! They\u2019ll set before midnight. Chart via EarthSky<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Read more: Massive ruby red Antares is the Scorpion\u2019s Heart<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Our charts are mostly set for the northern half of Earth. To see a precise view \u2013 and time \u2013 from your location, try Stellarium Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

August 31: 1st quarter moon<\/p>\n

The moment of 1st quarter<\/a> moon will fall at 6:25 UTC<\/a> on August 31, 2025. That\u2019s 1:25 a.m. CDT. Did you know you can see an X and V on the 1st quarter moon? Here\u2019s how to see them<\/a>. A 1st quarter moon rises around noon your local time and sets around midnight. Watch for a 1st quarter moon high in the sky at sundown.<\/a> <\/p>\n

Want more? Here are 4 keys to understanding the moon\u2019s phases<\/a>.<\/p>\n

September 1 morning: Venus buzzes the Beehive
\n\"ChartBefore dawn on September 1, Venus will pass close to the Beehive star cluster<\/a>. Mercury will lie low in the bright morning twilight shortly before sunrise. Plus, you might spot the star Regulus<\/a> closer to the horizon. Chart via EarthSky<\/a>.
\nBinocular view of Venus and the Beehive
\n\"AOn the morning of September 1, brilliant Venus will lie close to the Beehive star cluster<\/a>. Here\u2019s a binocular view of the dim star cluster next to the brilliant planet. Chart via EarthSky<\/a>.
\nSeptember 1 and 2 evenings: Moon visits the Teapot
\n\"AOn September 1 and 2, the waxing gibbous<\/a> moon will glow low in the south, and it will move in front of the Teapot<\/a>, an asterism<\/a> of Sagittarius<\/a> the Archer. The moon\u2019s glow may make spotting the Teapot\u2019s stars difficult. They\u2019ll set around midnight. Chart via EarthSky<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Read more: Teapot of Sagittarius points to Milky Way Center<\/a><\/p>\n

Early September mornings: A trio of bright planets
\n\"SphereIn the first few weeks of September, there will be 3 visible planets in the morning sky. Here\u2019s the view from the Northern Hemisphere. You can catch Venus and Jupiter before dawn, as they drift apart from their recent conjunction. And Saturn will be visible in the west. The planets all lie along the path the sun travels in the daytime (the green line on our chart). Chart via EarthSky<\/a>.
\nEarly September mornings challenge: 5 planets with optical aid
\n\"SphereIn early September, for those with binoculars or a telescope, there will be 5 planets in the morning sky. Venus, Jupiter and Saturn are visible with your eyes alone. But to see Uranus and Neptune, you\u2019ll need binoculars or a small telescope. Uranus lies between Venus and Saturn. And Neptune lies close to Saturn. The planets all lie along the path the sun travels in the daytime (the green line on our chart). Chart via EarthSky<\/a>.
\nSeptember 7: Full Corn Moon and total lunar eclipse
\n\"StarThe crest of the full Corn Moon occurs at 18:09 UTC<\/a> on September 7 (12:09 p.m. CDT). And a total lunar eclipse will start at 17:30 UTC<\/a>, when the full moon will start to pass through the darkest part of Earth\u2019s shadow, the umbra. The moon will be totally eclipsed from 17:30 UTC to 18:53 UTC. The moment of greatest eclipse is 18:11 UTC. By 19:56 UTC, the moon will have completely left the umbral shadow. The total lunar eclipse will sweep across Antarctica, Australia, Asia, the western Pacific Ocean, the Indian Ocean, Europe, the eastern Atlantic Ocean and Africa. The moon will be visible all night and will be close to Saturn that evening. Chart via EarthSky<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Read more: Total lunar eclipse of the full Corn Moon<\/a><\/p>\n

September 7 and 8 evenings: Full Corn Moon and Saturn
\n\"AThe bright full Corn Moon will float near Saturn after sunset on September 7. They\u2019ll be visible all night. And some parts of the globe will be treated to a total lunar eclipse on September 7<\/a>. Then on September 8, the waning gibbous<\/a> moon will float near Saturn. Chart via EarthSky<\/a>.
\nSeptember 10: Moon reaches perigee<\/p>\n

The moon will reach perigee<\/a> \u2013 its closest point to us in its elliptical orbit<\/a> around Earth \u2013 at 12 UTC<\/a> on September 10, 2025, when it\u2019s 226,661 miles (364,777 km) away.<\/p>\n

September 12 and 13 mornings: Moon and Pleiades
\n\"AOn the mornings of September 12 and 13, the waning gibbous<\/a> moon will pass the Pleiades<\/a> star cluster. The orangish star Aldebaran<\/a> is nearby. It\u2019s the brightest star in Taurus<\/a> the Bull. Follow them from late the night before through dawn. Chart via EarthSky<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Read more: The Pleiades \u2013 or 7 Sisters \u2013 known around the world<\/a><\/p>\n

Our charts are mostly set for the northern half of Earth. To see a precise view \u2013 and time \u2013 from your location, try Stellarium Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

September 13: Mercury in superior conjunction
\n\"ChartMercury will lie on the far side of the sun on at 11 UTC<\/a> on September 13, reaching the point in its orbit known as superior conjunction<\/a>. Since it is behind the sun, it can\u2019t be seen. Chart via EarthSky<\/a>.
\nSeptember 14: Watch for the last quarter moon<\/p>\n

The moment of last quarter<\/a> moon will fall at 10:33 UTC<\/a> on September 14, 2025. That\u2019s 5:33 a.m. CDT. It\u2019ll rise after midnight your local time and set around noon. Look for it high in the sky before dawn. <\/p>\n

Want more? Here are 4 keys to understanding the moon\u2019s phases<\/a>.<\/p>\n

September 16 and 17 mornings: Moon, Jupiter and 3 bright stars
\n\"AOn the morning of September 16, the thick waning crescent<\/a> moon will lie between bright Jupiter and the twin stars of Gemini<\/a>, Castor<\/a> and Pollux<\/a>. The bright star Procyon<\/a> is nearby. Then on the following morning, September 17, a slightly thinner crescent moon will float a bit farther away from them. Look for them before dawn. Chart via EarthSky<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Our charts are mostly set for the northern half of Earth. To see a precise view \u2013 and time \u2013 from your location, try Stellarium Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

September 18 and 19 morning: Moon, Venus, Regulus and the Beehive
\n\"AAs eastern twilight begins to brighten on September 18, the waning crescent<\/a> moon will be near the faint Beehive<\/a> star cluster. And lower in the sky you\u2019ll spot brilliant Venus and the star Regulus<\/a>. On the following morning, September 19, the crescent moon will float next to Venus and Regulus. What\u2019s more, a few lucky observers in parts of Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Europe, Russia, the Middle East and Africa will see the moon occult \u2013 or pass in front of \u2013 Venus at 12 UTC<\/a> on September 19. If you look outside then and don\u2019t see Venus \u2026 that might be because it\u2019s behind the moon! Details on the occultation here<\/a>. Chart via EarthSky<\/a>.
\nSeptember 19 morning: Binocular view of moon, Venus and Regulus
\n\"WithinHere\u2019s the binocular view for September 19. Use binoculars for a closer look at the waning crescent<\/a> moon, Venus and Regulus<\/a> that morning. What\u2019s more, a few lucky observers in parts of Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Europe, Russia, the Middle East and Africa will see the moon occult \u2013 or pass in front of \u2013 Venus at 12 UTC<\/a> on September 19. If you look outside then and don\u2019t see Venus \u2026 that might be because it\u2019s behind the moon! Details on the occultation here<\/a>. Chart via EarthSky<\/a>.
\nWatch for the zodiacal light
\n\"FalseView larger<\/a>. Ken Christison of North Carolina, USA, caught the zodiacal light (false dawn) on October 28, 2019, at 6:23 a.m. EDT. Because Regulus, the brightest star in the constellation Leo the Lion, sits almost exactly on the ecliptic (center line of the zodiac), the tip of this cone of light points right at the bright star Regulus. Thank you Ken! The zodiacal light<\/a> may be visible before morning twilight for Northern Hemisphere observers in dark skies around the September equinox<\/a>. Southern Hemisphere observers? Look for it as darkness falls.
\nSeptember 20 morning: Moon, Venus and Regulus
\n\"AAbout 40 minutes before sunrise on the morning of September 20, the very thin waning crescent<\/a> moon will hang below brilliant Venus and Regulus<\/a> in the east. Chart via EarthSky<\/a>.
\nLate September mornings: 3 visible planets
\n\"SphereIn late September, there will be 3 visible planets in the morning sky. Here\u2019s the view from the Northern Hemisphere. You can catch Venus and Jupiter before dawn, as they continue to drift apart from their recent conjunction. And Saturn will be visible all night. The planets all lie along the path the sun travels in the daytime (the green line on our chart). Chart via EarthSky<\/a>.
\nLate September mornings: Planet parade challenge
\n\"SphereIn late September, for those with binoculars or a telescope, there will be 5 planets in the morning sky. Venus, Jupiter and Saturn are visible with your eyes alone. But to see Uranus and Neptune, you\u2019ll need binoculars or a small telescope. Uranus lies between Venus and Saturn. And Neptune lies close to Saturn. The planets all lie along the path the sun travels in the daytime (the green line on our chart). Chart via EarthSky<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Our charts are mostly set for the northern half of Earth. To see a precise view \u2013 and time \u2013 from your location, try Stellarium Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Late September evenings: 2 visible planets
\n\"SphereStarting the last few weeks of September, there will be 2 visible planets in the evening sky. Here\u2019s the view from the Northern Hemisphere. You can catch Mars low in the western evening twilight. And Saturn is rising in the east as darkness falls. Saturn will reach opposition<\/a> on September 21 and will be visible all night. The planets lie along the path the sun travels in the daytime (the green line on our chart). Chart via EarthSky<\/a>.
\nSeptember 21: Saturn at opposition
\n\"AYou can spot Saturn in the south in the evening hours of September. It will reach opposition<\/a> \u2014 when Earth flies between Saturn and the sun \u2014 at 6 UTC<\/a> on September 21. Saturn is rising in the east at sunset and is visible all night. Afterward, for the rest of 2025, Saturn will remain visible in the evening sky. It\u2019ll finally disappear in the sunset glare in February 2025. Chart via EarthSky<\/a>.
\nSeptember 21: New moon and partial solar eclipse<\/p>\n

The moment of new moon<\/a> will fall at 19:54 UTC<\/a> on September 21, 2025. That\u2019s 2:54 p.m. CDT. New moons rise and set with the sun. Nights around the new moon are perfect for stargazing. See EarthSky\u2019s best places to stargaze<\/a>. Plus, there\u2019s a partial solar eclipse visible in the South Pacific including New Zealand, eastern Melanesia, southern Polynesia and western Antarctica. The partial eclipse starts at sunrise at 17:29 UTC<\/a>. The partial eclipse remains visible through 21:53 UTC when the shadow leaves Earth. It\u2019s the last eclipse of 2025.<\/p>\n

Read more: A deep partial solar eclipse September 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

September 22: September equinox
\n\"DrawingHappy equinox! The 2025 September equinox will fall at 18:19 UTC<\/a> (1:19 p.m. CDT) on September 22, 2025. On this day, days and nights are approximately (but not exactly<\/a>) equal in length for everyone across the globe. This artist\u2019s concept of the September and March equinoxes isn\u2019t to scale. But it illustrates the fact that every equinox is a milestone in Earth\u2019s orbit around the sun. And\u00a0it shows that, at the equinoxes, Earth\u2019s Northern and Southern Hemispheres receive nearly equal amounts of daylight<\/a>. Image via NASA<\/a>\/ GSFC\/ Genna Duberstein.<\/p>\n

Read more: 2025 September equinox: All you need to know<\/a><\/p>\n

September 24 and 25 evenings: Moon and Mars
\n\"AShortly after sunset on September 24, the thin waxing crescent<\/a> moon will hang low above the western horizon. And it\u2019ll be close to the planet Mars. The next evening, September 25, the lit portion of the growing crescent moon will point at Mars. They\u2019ll set not long after sunset. Chart via EarthSky<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Our charts are mostly set for the northern half of Earth. To see a precise view \u2013 and time \u2013 from your location, try Stellarium Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

September 26: Moon reaches apogee<\/p>\n

The moon will reach apogee<\/a> \u2013 its farthest distance from Earth in its elliptical orbit<\/a> \u2013 at 10 UTC<\/a> on September 26, 2025, when it\u2019s 251,995 miles (405,548 km) away.<\/p>\n

September 26 and 27 evenings: Moon pairs up with Antares and Scorpius
\n\"AOn September 26, the waxing crescent<\/a> moon will begin moving through Scorpius<\/a> the Scorpion. Then on the next evening, September 27, it will lie close to the brightest star in Scorpius, Antares<\/a>. What\u2019s more, a few lucky observers in parts of the Easter Islands, South America, Antarctica, Kerguelen Islands and Marion Island will see the moon occult \u2013 or pass in front of \u2013 Antares at 18 UTC<\/a> on September 27. If you look outside then and don\u2019t see Antares \u2026 that might be because it\u2019s behind the moon! Details on the occultation here<\/a>. They\u2019ll set a few hours after sunset. Chart via EarthSky<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Read more: Massive ruby red Antares is the Scorpion\u2019s Heart<\/a><\/p>\n

Our charts are mostly set for the northern half of Earth. To see a precise view \u2013 and time \u2013 from your location, try Stellarium Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

September 28, 29 and 30 evenings: Moon visits the Teapot
\n\"AOn the evening of September 28, the fat waxing crescent<\/a> moon will float near the direction of the center of the Milky Way galaxy and the Teapot<\/a> asterism<\/a> of Sagittarius<\/a> the Archer. On the following evening, September 29, the 1st quarter<\/a> moon will float among the stars of the Teapot, most likely drowning them out. Then on September 30, the waxing gibbous<\/a> moon will lie near the Teapot\u2019s handle. Because the moon\u2019s glow makes spotting the Teapot\u2019s stars difficult, wait until it has passed on to see the Teapot shape. Chart via EarthSky<\/a>.
\nSeptember 29: 1st quarter moon<\/p>\n

The moment of 1st quarter<\/a> moon will fall at 23:54 UTC<\/a> on September 29, 2025. That\u2019s 7:41 a.m. CDT. Did you know you can see an X and V on the 1st quarter moon? Here\u2019s how to see them<\/a>. A 1st quarter moon rises around noon your local time and sets around midnight. Watch for a 1st quarter moon high in the sky at sundown.<\/a> <\/p>\n

Want more? Here are 4 keys to understanding the moon\u2019s phases<\/a>.<\/p>\n

August stars and constellations<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re out stargazing on any August evening, look for these stars and constellations overhead in the evening sky.<\/p>\n

\"SkyIf you have a dark sky<\/a>, it\u2019s easy to observe the edgewise view into our own galaxy \u2013 our Milky Way<\/a> \u2013 spanning across the heavens. Need help finding it? Look toward the constellation Cygnus the Swan. You might know this constellation by its asterism<\/a>, the Northern Cross. The Swan swims along the Milky Way. Its brightest star is Deneb<\/a>, the Swan\u2019s Tail. Additionally, the constellation Cygnus contains one of the most beloved double stars<\/a> in the sky, Albireo<\/a>, which appears blue and gold.
\n\"StarThe constellation Lyra<\/a> the Harp is another summer favorite. It consists of a triangle and a parallelogram. Its brightest star is Vega.<\/a> Then, look next to it for the famous Epsilon Lyrae,<\/a> the Double Double Star, really 4 stars in all.
\n\"StarAquila<\/a> the Eagle is home to the star Altair<\/a>, which is one of the corners of the Summer Triangle<\/a>. In addition, you can also use Aquila to starhop your way to the Wild Duck Cluster in Scutum<\/a>. Image via EarthSky<\/a>.
\n\"SkyThis chart shows the 3 stars of the Summer Triangle in the evening sky, looking east. Note the size of Vega\u2019s constellation, Lyra. So the Summer Triangle is big! A 12-inch (1\/3-meter) ruler, placed at an arm\u2019s length from your eye, will span the approximate distance from Vega to the star Altair. And an outstretched hand with thumb and pinky spread will fill the gap between Vega and Deneb. You can see the Summer Triangle in the evening from around May through the end of every year.<\/p>\n

Our charts are mostly set for the northern half of Earth. To see a precise view \u2013 and time \u2013 from your location, try Stellarium Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Read more about the Summer Triangle<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

September stars<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re out stargazing on any September evening, look for these stars and constellations overhead in the evening sky.<\/p>\n

\"StarAny late summer evening and throughout northern autumn, you can find Cassiopeia<\/a> the Queen high in the northeast sky. The shape of this constellation makes Cassiopeia\u2019s stars very noticeable. Cassiopeia looks like the letter W (or M). She\u2019ll be higher up in the northeast as autumn unfolds. If you have a dark sky<\/a>, look below Cassiopeia for a famous binocular object. This object is called the Double Cluster in Perseus<\/a>.
\n\"SkyCygnus is high overhead in the September evening sky. If you have a dark sky<\/a>, it\u2019s easy to observe the edgewise view into our own galaxy \u2013 our Milky Way<\/a> \u2013 spanning across the heavens. Need help finding it? Look toward the constellation Cygnus the Swan. You might know this constellation by its asterism<\/a>, the Northern Cross. The Swan swims along the Milky Way. Its brightest star is Deneb<\/a>, the Swan\u2019s Tail. Additionally, the constellation Cygnus contains one of the most beloved double stars<\/a> in the sky, Albireo<\/a>, which appears blue and gold.
\n\"StarAquila<\/a> the Eagle is home to the star Altair<\/a>, which is one of the corners of the Summer Triangle<\/a>. The best time to see Aquila in the evening sky is from July to November as it soars along the Milky Way. And, because our galaxy provides a starry backdrop, many clusters and nebulae lie within its borders. Image via EarthSky<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Our charts are mostly set for the northern half of Earth. To see a precise view \u2013 and time \u2013 from your location, try Stellarium Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

August morning planets
\n\"ThereIn early August, before sunrise, brilliant Venus will lie in the east above bright Jupiter. They\u2019ll rise a few hours before sunrise. Plus, they\u2019ll make a dynamic duo when they will lie closest to each other around August 12, which, coincidentally, is the peak of the Perseid<\/a> meteor shower. After their eye-catching close encounter, Jupiter will climb higher each day and move away from brilliant Venus. Both Venus and Jupiter will float among the stars of Gemini<\/a> the Twins, with Venus moving in front of Cancer<\/a> the Crab later in the month. Chart via EarthSky<\/a>.
\n\"AIn August, Saturn will shine in the south in the morning sky. Saturn is the bright object below the 4 moderately bright stars that make up the Great Square of Pegasus<\/a> asterism. Saturn will be rising about an hour after sunset by month\u2019s end and shining at 0.7 magnitude<\/a>. Saturn shines in the constellation of Pisces<\/a> the Fish this month. And Saturn will reach opposition \u2013 when we fly between it and the sun \u2013 in September. It\u2019ll be brightest around then and visible all night. Chart via EarthSky<\/a>.
\n\"StarIn late August, for Northern Hemisphere viewers, brilliant Venus and bright Jupiter will lie near Mercury. Mercury will reach its greatest distance from the morning sun \u2013 or greatest western elongation \u2013 at 10 UTC<\/a> on August 19. It will be 19 degrees from the sun then. And Mercury moves from the constellation of Cancer<\/a> the Crab to Leo<\/a> the Lion this month. Chart via EarthSky<\/a>.
\nSeptember evening planets
\n\"TwoIn the 1st week of September, Mars will lie low in the west and near Spica<\/a>, the brightest star in Virgo<\/a> the Maiden. You\u2019ll need a clear western horizon to spot them in the evening twilight. Then on September 12, Mars will line up with Spica, which currently shines much brighter than the red planet. After mid-month, Mars will become more difficult to spot low on the western horizon. Mars will be descending more each night this month, setting with the sun by month\u2019s end. Earth is speeding ahead of Mars now in its orbit around the sun. As a result, the distance between us and Mars is increasing, and Mars will shine at 1.6 magnitude<\/a> all month. Chart via EarthSky<\/a>.
\n\"AYou can spot Saturn in the east in the evening hours of September. It will reach opposition<\/a> \u2014 when Earth flies between Saturn and the sun \u2014 at 6 UTC<\/a> on September 21. Saturn is rising in the east at sunset and is visible all night. Saturn will shine at 0.6 magnitude<\/a> around opposition. It\u2019s among the stars of Pisces<\/a> the Fish most of the month. Afterward, for the rest of 2025, Saturn will remain visible in the evening sky. It\u2019ll finally disappear in the sunset glare in February 2025. Chart via EarthSky<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Our charts are mostly set for the northern half of Earth. To see a precise view \u2013 and time \u2013 from your location, try Stellarium Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

September morning planets
\n\"ThereOn the morning of September 1, brilliant Venus will lie next to the Beehive<\/a> star cluster. Below them and close to the horizon are Mercury and Regulus<\/a>. Mercury will be the brighter of the 2, and it\u2019ll slip away at the beginning of the month. As the month goes by, Venus will move closer to the horizon, while Regulus will ascend. In the middle of the month, Venus nears Regulus, passing it on September 19. After that, the 2 will move apart with Regulus climbing higher and Venus sinking closer to the horizon. Venus will float among the stars of Gemini<\/a> the Twins and move in front of Leo<\/a> the Lion later in the month. By the end of the month, it\u2019ll rise close to the sunrise and only be visible in morning twilight, shining at -3.9 magnitude<\/a>. Chart via EarthSky<\/a>.
\n\"AIn the month of September, Jupiter will shine in the east before sunrise and become more prominent the higher it climbs in the sky before sunrise. Jupiter will shine at -2 magnitude<\/a> by the end of the month. It\u2019ll be near the twin stars of Gemini<\/a>: Castor<\/a> and Pollux<\/a>. The bright star Procyon<\/a> is nearby. Chart via EarthSky<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Where\u2019s Mercury? It\u2019s too close to the sun to see this month. It\u2019ll reappear low in the evening sky in October.<\/p>\n

Sky dome map for visible planets and night sky
\n\"CircleHere is the sky dome view for August 2025. It shows what is above the horizon at mid-evening for mid-northern latitudes. The view may vary depending on your location. Image via Guy Ottewell\u2019s 2025 Astronomical Calendar<\/a>.
\n\"CircleHere is the sky dome view for September 2025. It shows what is above the horizon at mid-evening for mid-northern latitudes. The view may vary depending on your location. Image via Guy Ottewell\u2019s 2025 Astronomical Calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Read more: Guy Ottewell explains sky dome maps<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Heliocentric solar system visible planets and more
\n\"CircleHeliocentric view of solar system, August 2025. Chart via Guy Ottewell\u2019s 2025 Astronomical Calendar<\/a>. Used with permission.
\n\"CircleHeliocentric view of solar system, September 2025. Chart via Guy Ottewell\u2019s 2025 Astronomical Calendar<\/a>. Used with permission.<\/p>\n

Read more: Guy Ottewell explains heliocentric charts<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Some resources to enjoy<\/p>\n

For more videos of great night sky events, visit EarthSky\u2019s YouTube page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t miss anything. Subscribe to daily emails from EarthSky. It\u2019s free!<\/a><\/p>\n

Visit EarthSky\u2019s Best Places to Stargaze to find a dark-sky location near you.<\/a><\/p>\n

Post your own night sky photos at EarthSky Community Photos<\/a>.<\/p>\n

See the indispensable Observer\u2019s Handbook, from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada.<\/a><\/p>\n

Visit Stellarium-Web.org for precise views from your location. <\/a><\/p>\n

Almanac: Bright visible planets (rise and set times for your location).<\/a><\/p>\n

Visit TheSkyLive for precise views from your location.<\/a><\/p>\n

\"VisibleAttention amateur astronomers! Guy Ottewell\u2019s popular and informative Astronomical Calendar for 2025<\/a> is available in both electronic and printed versions.<\/p>\n

Bottom line: Visible planets and night sky guide. This evening, watch for the waxing crescent moon near the star Zubenelgenubi, 2nd-brightest star in Libra the Scales. They\u2019ll set a few hours after sunset.<\/p>\n

Marcy Curran
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Meet Marcy Curran, our voice of the night sky on EarthSky YouTube. Check out her popular short videos in the Sky category on our YouTube channel. When she’s not making videos, Marcy is an EarthSky editor, helping to keep our night sky guide up-to-date and just generally helping to keep the wheels turning around here. Marcy has enjoyed stargazing since she was a child, going on family camping trips under the dark skies of Wyoming. She bought her first telescope in time to see Halley\u2019s Comet when it visited the inner solar system in 1986. She co-founded her local astronomy club and remains an active board member. Marcy taught astronomy at her local community college for over 20 years. She and her husband live in Wyoming, in a rural location, with an all-sky camera and super-good horizon views! And, their observatory will soon be ready to photograph the night sky.<\/p>\n

John Jardine Goss
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\u201cI can sometimes see the moon in the daytime\u201d was a cosmic revelation that John Jardine Goss first discovered through personal observations at age 6. It shook his young concept of the universe and launched his interest in astronomy and stargazing, a fascination he still holds today. John is past president of the Astronomical League, the largest U.S. federation of astronomical societies, with over 24,000 members. He’s earned the title of Master Observer and is a regular contributor to the video series, \u201cGlobal Star Party.\u201d He has authored the celestial observing guides \u201cExploring the Starry Realm,\u201d and \u201cCarpe Lunam,\u201d and \u201cTake Your First Steps, an Introduction to Amateur Astronomy.\u201d John also wrote for twenty years the monthly stargazing column, Roanoke Skies, for the Roanoke Times, and currently writes a bimonthly column, Skywatch, for Blue Ridge Country magazine. He has contributed to Sky and Telescope magazine, the IDA Nightscape, the Astronomical League\u2019s Reflector magazine, and the RASC Observer\u2019s Handbook.<\/p>\n

Deborah Byrd
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Our Editor-in-Chief Deborah Byrd works to keep all the astronomy balls in the air between EarthSky’s website, YouTube page and social media platforms. She’s the primary editor of our popular daily newsletter and a frequent host of EarthSky livestreams. Deborah created the EarthSky radio series in 1991 and founded EarthSky.org in 1994. Prior to that, she had worked for the University of Texas McDonald Observatory since 1976, and created and produced their Star Date radio series. She has won a galaxy of awards from the broadcasting and science communities, including having an asteroid named 3505 Byrd in her honor. In 2020, she won the Education Prize from the American Astronomical Society, the largest organization of professional astronomers in North America. A science communicator and educator since 1976, Byrd believes in science as a force for good in the world and a vital tool for the 21st century. “Being an EarthSky editor is like hosting a big global party for cool nature-lovers,” she says.<\/p>\n

Kelly Kizer Whitt
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Kelly Kizer Whitt – EarthSky\u2019s nature and travel vlogger on YouTube – writes and edits some of the most fascinating stories at EarthSky.org. She’s been writing about science, with a focus on astronomy, for decades. She began her career at Astronomy Magazine and made regular contributions to other outlets, including AstronomyToday and the Sierra Club. She has nine published books, including a children’s picture book, Solar System Forecast, and a young adult dystopian novel, A Different Sky.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"August 29 evening: Moon near Zubenelgenubi This evening, August 29, the waxing crescent moon will float near a…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":106560,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[58922,64,63,76525,76524,128,285,76526],"class_list":["post-106559","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-space","tag-astronomy-essentials","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-featured-tonight-top","tag-may-2021-guide-to-the-bright-planets","tag-science","tag-space","tag-tonight"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/106559","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=106559"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/106559\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/106560"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=106559"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=106559"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=106559"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}