September Skies Reveal Cosmic Wonders
Summary
September skies bring bright views of Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune, along with the September equinox, new moon and full moon. NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is highlighted for its planned wide-field surveys of galaxies, dark energy and exoplanets.
Key Points
- September offers sky-watchers views of Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Saturn, each described with their visibility and positions in the night sky.
- The article notes the new moon on 11 September, full moon on 25 September, and the September equinox on 23 September, along with Nepali festivals such as Krishna Asthami, Teej, Rishi Panchami and Indra Jatra.
- NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is described as a major new mission designed to map the universe, study dark energy and discover exoplanets.
- The piece closes with a brief note identifying Shah as an academician at NAST and patron of NASO.
