Saturn will likely be its brightest on September 21. view it in Kentucky

A full moon, nicknamed the “Corn Moon,” is slated for Sunday, Sept. 7, however there are a number of different astronomy occasions to bear in mind for the month.

The planet Saturn will likely be at its greatest and brightest of the 12 months, in line with NASA. You ought to be capable of spot it with simply your eyes, however with a small telescope, you would possibly be capable of see its rings. Here’s what Kentuckians ought to learn about catching Saturn and different September celestial occurrences.

NASA says these astronomy occasions are going down in September 2025

If you intend to look at the sky this month, NASA says to hold the next dates in thoughts:

• All month: Saturn will likely be seen all through September.
• Sept. 19: A conjunction between the Moon, Venus and Regulus. Look East throughout the early pre-dawn hours.
• Sept. 21: Saturn is at opposition, that means Earth will likely be between the Sun and Saturn, briefly lining up. Saturn will likely be at its brightest all 12 months.

Finding Saturn in September 2025

Saturn ought to be seen all evening in late September, according to EarthSky. Look towards the east the place it rises within the night hours near sundown. The ringed planet will seem within the constellation Pisces.

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Need assist discovering stars, planets and constellations? Try these free astronomy apps

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Reporter John Tufts contributed. Reach Marina Johnson at Marina.Johnson@courier-journal.com.