Venus to Hit Peak Brilliance Tonight: How to See It Across US
Summary
Venus will reach its brightest point on the night of September 18, shining more brightly than any star and visible in the western sky after sunset. Later in the month, the Harvest Moon will rise on September 26 near the planets Neptune and Saturn, offering another chance for sky watchers to enjoy a special view.Key Facts
- Venus will be at its brightest on September 18, shining at a magnitude of -4.8, brighter than any star.
- The best time to see Venus is just after sunset in the western sky, with a clear horizon.
- Venus is the second planet from the Sun and the third-brightest object in the sky after the Sun and Moon.
- The Harvest Moon will rise on September 26 in the east, shortly after sunset.
- The Harvest Moon helped farmers work longer after dark before electric lights were common.
- Neptune and Saturn will appear near the Harvest Moon, with Saturn visible without tools but Neptune needing binoculars or a telescope.
- The September equinox occurs on September 22, marking the start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere.
- The equinox means the Sun is directly over the Earth’s equator, making day and night about equal in length worldwide.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
