In the daytime hours of September 16, the planet Mars will pass directly behind the Crescent Moon. Of particular note is one last event that is specifically for anyone who has access to a telescope or binoculars. Jupiter will still be lagging behind, rising closer to 11 p.m., but as we transition into September, this trend of rising earlier continues, making them easier to see for the casual skywatcher. On August 27, Saturn will reach Opposition, and will be up all night long, lined up on exactly the opposite side of Earth from the Sun. Credit: Stellariumīy the beginning of August, Saturn will be up in the hours just after sunset, with Jupiter rising around midnight. Saturn, the Crescent Moon, and Jupiter line up in the night sky in the pre-dawn hours of July 9. The planet Mars will be nearby each night as well. Look for the 'evening star' to emerge from the Sun's glare each evening. Venus has been exceptionally bright in the western sky after sunset for much of Spring, and this will continue into Summer. Visit our Complete Guide to Summer 2023 for an in-depth look at the Summer Forecast, tips to plan for it, and much more! The Planets Sep 23: Autumn Equinox (northern hemisphere) Sep 22: Mercury highest in eastern sky, predawn Sept 19: Venus at its brightest again for the next week Sep 1: Zodiacal Light visible in the east before morning twilight for 2 weeks Jul 29-30: southern delta Aquariid meteor shower peaksĪug 16: Apogee New Moon (farthest New Moon of 2023)Īug 31: Perigee Blue Moon (Closest Full Moon of 2023 & 2nd Full Moon of August) Jul 17: Perseid meteor shower begins (ends Aug 24) Jul 12: southern delta Aquariid meteor shower begins (ends Aug 23) Jul 12: Jupiter close to the Crescent Moon, predawn Jul 7: Venus at its brightest for the next week Jul 6: Earth at aphelion (farthest point from the Sun for 2023) Jun 21: Venus, Mars & Crescent Moon form triangle in the west post-sunset Jun 21: Summer solstice (northern hemisphere) Here is our guide to the astronomical sights on display for Summer 2023: Watch for some of the brightest planets to be visible during the coming summer months, but the 'stars' of the season will be in August, with the Perseid meteor shower and the Perigee Blue Moon lighting up our night skies. With warm nights during the summer months, this is just about the best time of year to stay up late and gaze up into the heavens. A super-rare Perigee Blue Moon lights up the night sky this summer
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