The full moon will be conjoined by Jupiter and Neptune in the night sky on Saturday (September 10).
The The whole month will appear on Saturday (September 10) at 5:58 am EDT (0958 GMT). At this time of the month, it is visible most of the night, rising near dusk and setting just before dawn. The moon officially becomes a full moon when it appears in the sky directly opposite (180 degrees) from the sun.
It is also called the full month of September Harvest month In the Northern Hemisphere, it falls close to the full moon autumnal equinox, traditionally marks the beginning of the harvest season. This month, the full moon will also appear in the sky near two celestial companions in our solar system, Jupiter and Neptune.
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Jupiter this moon will appear especially bright because it is at opposition, meaning that it is between the Earth and the giant planet the sun. Jupiter will be too bright to see with the naked eye during the month, but will provide a spectacular view with binoculars or a yard telescope. Jupiter will appear about 8 degrees left of the moon at midnight, then pass about 6 degrees above the moon by 5:47 a.m. EDT (0947 GMT). NASA Science’s Daily Skywatching Guide (opens in new tab). (A fist at arm’s length corresponds to about 10 degrees in the sky.)
Neptune will also be visible in the sky, although it will not be as bright and visible as the distant ice giant Jupiter. neptune After 22:00 EDT (11 September 0200 GMT) it will rise and move westward across the sky toward the Southeast stars. Aries. The planet will be about 4.5 degrees northwest of the moon, but another way to spot Neptune would be to look for 20 Piscium, a moderately bright star a few finger-widths above the moon; Neptune will be to its west.
Neptune will be slightly fainter at magnitude 7.8, and the bright full moon will make it even harder to see; Neptune will be slightly brighter over the next few nights and will be at its brightest when it reaches opposition on Friday, September. 16.
you can see our guides for the best binoculars and the best telescopes Spotting the Harvest Moon, Jupiter, Neptune, or any other celestial body in the night sky. If you’re hoping to get a good photo of the moon, check out our recommendations for the best ones cameras for astrophotography and best lenses for astrophotography.
Editor’s note: If you took a photo of the Harvest Moon near Jupiter and Neptune and want to share it with Space.com readers, send your photos, comments, name and location to spacephotos@space.com.
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