Autumn is the perfect time for astronomical observations: the nights are getting longer, and the clear autumn air provides a clear picture. Save the main upcoming astropodies this month so as not to miss the most interesting.
September 11 — New Moon. The best time for astrophotography and observing the Milky Way and the Andromeda galaxy without moonlight.
September 18–22 — Venus at its peak brightness. The planet will shine in the evening sky as brightly as possible for the whole year. Look for Venus in the west immediately after sunset.
Night from September 22 to 23 — Autumnal Equinox. The official start of astronomical autumn. Day and night will be equal in duration.
September 26 — Opposition of Neptune and Full Moon (Harvest Moon). The most distant planet in the Solar System, Neptune, will approach the minimum distance to Earth. Since the bright moonlight will interfere with observations, it is better to look for the ice giant with binoculars or a telescope a week or so after this date.
Want to learn more about the mysteries of the Universe and learn how to read the night sky? We invite you to prepare for the autumn astropodies together with the KhAI StarFrontier astronomy club!
On September 10 at 4:00 PM, we are waiting for everyone in the safe space of KhAI (right wing of the main building) for the first community meeting of the new academic year. Let's discover space together!
Join our group in Telegram so as not to miss the announcements of meetings and events.
Let's meet under the starry sky of KhAI!
The KhAI StarFrontier astronomy club operates with the support of the leadership of the National Aerospace University "Kharkiv Aviation Institute".
