September Sky Show: Harvest Moon & Planets | Boise News

September’s skies are gearing up for a cosmic spectacle—fall officially begins on the 22nd with the autumnal equinox, and the Harvest Moon peaks on the 26th, glowing brightest just after dawn. Don’t miss your last chance to see the Milky Way in all its glory, especially from dark-sky spots like Idaho’s Craters of the Moon. All five naked-eye planets will be visible: Venus and Mercury after sunset, Mars and Jupiter before sunrise, and Saturn shining all night. Watch for planetary pairings—Mars and the moon early on, Jupiter and Saturn later, Venus near the moon mid-month, and Mars aligning with Castor and Pollux at dawn. For the best views, escape city lights and find an open horizon. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ed1726ce441d26cd