Starwatch

Sadly, summer comes to an end this month. But the great news for stargazing over Butler this September is that there’s so much happening in the heavens and along with that, there’s still plenty of great summer constellations to see. Sunsets are also earlier!

The full moon this month is next Sunday on Sept. 7. Most years, the September full moon is considered the annual harvest moon, but this one is a bit too early to be labeled as such. By definition, the harvest moon is the closest full moon to the autumnal equinox. So, the next full moon on Oct. 6 will officially be the Harvest Moon for 2025.

Saturn is returning to the early evening sky just in time for autumn. On Sept. 21, Saturn reaches what’s known as opposition, when Saturn and earth are at their minimum distance from ea

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