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Night Sky 19 August 2025 - 28 September 2025

Cosmic Showcase: What’s Up in the Sky on Sept 28–29, 2025

Cosmic Showcase: What’s Up in the Sky on Sept 28–29, 2025

A crescent Moon will pass near Sagittarius’s Teapot on Sept 28–29, with Saturn visible most of the night and Venus, Jupiter, Mercury, and Mars low in the sky. Only minor meteor showers are active, with sporadic meteors dominating. NOAA forecasts quiet geomagnetic conditions; auroras are unlikely outside high latitudes. SpaceX plans a Starlink launch Sept 28, with the satellite “train” visible after sunset or before sunrise.
28 September 2025
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Saturn Dazzles, New Comet Rises, and Auroras Loom: Skywatch Alert for Sept 24–25, 2025

Saturn Dazzles, New Comet Rises, and Auroras Loom: Skywatch Alert for Sept 24–25, 2025

Saturn is at its brightest of the year after opposition on September 21, visible all night with rings clear in small telescopes. Newly discovered comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) has brightened to magnitude 7 and is visible with binoculars, especially in the Southern Hemisphere. The ISS is making bright evening passes, and a SpaceX Falcon 9 launched new NASA and NOAA observatories on September 24.
24 September 2025
Equinox Sky Alert: Northern Lights, Planet Parade & More Dazzle Sept 22–23, 2025

Equinox Sky Alert: Northern Lights, Planet Parade & More Dazzle Sept 22–23, 2025

Earth reaches the autumnal equinox at 18:19 UTC on Sept. 22, marking the start of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. NOAA forecasts minor geomagnetic storms Sept. 21–23, raising chances for auroras farther south than usual. Saturn is at peak brightness after opposition on Sept. 21. A partial solar eclipse dimmed skies over New Zealand and the South Pacific on Sept. 21–22.
22 September 2025
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Skywatchers’ Delight: Solar Eclipse, Saturn’s Brightest Night & Equinox Auroras (Sept 21–22, 2025)

Skywatchers’ Delight: Solar Eclipse, Saturn’s Brightest Night & Equinox Auroras (Sept 21–22, 2025)

A deep partial solar eclipse will obscure up to 85% of the sun at sunrise on Sept. 21 across New Zealand, eastern Australia, and parts of Antarctica. Saturn reaches opposition the same night, appearing brightest of the year, while a G1 geomagnetic storm may trigger auroras around the Sept. 22 equinox. SpaceX and Rocket Lab plan rocket launches Sept. 21–22, and a new comet, C/2025 R2 (SWAN), is visible in southern evening skies.
21 September 2025
Cosmic Show This Weekend: Rare Meteors, Planet Parade & More (Sept 12–13, 2025)

Cosmic Show This Weekend: Rare Meteors, Planet Parade & More (Sept 12–13, 2025)

The rare Chi Cygnid meteor shower peaks September 13–15, while Epsilon Perseids continue with up to five meteors per hour despite moonlight. Saturn shines all night, Jupiter rises after midnight, and Venus is visible before dawn. Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS crosses the solar system, with Comet Lemmon brightening. No major auroras are forecast, but Starlink satellite trains and the ISS remain visible.
12 September 2025
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Don’t Miss These Night Sky Spectacles on Sept 11–12, 2025: Meteor Shower, Auroras & Planet Parade

Don’t Miss These Night Sky Spectacles on Sept 11–12, 2025: Meteor Shower, Auroras & Planet Parade

A total lunar eclipse on Sept 7 turned the full Moon copper-red for 82 minutes, the longest since 2022. The September Epsilon Perseids meteor shower peaked around Sept 9, but bright moonlight limited visibility to a few meteors per hour. Saturn is nearing opposition and shines all night, while Jupiter rises near midnight and Venus dominates before dawn. The ISS and a Starlink satellite train remain visible in some regions.
11 September 2025
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Little-Known Meteor Shower to Light Up September Skies – Your Guide to the Epsilon Perseids 2025

Little-Known Meteor Shower to Light Up September Skies – Your Guide to the Epsilon Perseids 2025

The September Epsilon Perseids meteor shower peaks the night of September 8–9, 2025, with maximum activity around 8 a.m. EDT. A nearly full moon will limit visibility to only a few meteors per hour, mostly before moonrise. Best viewing is after midnight, especially in the Northern Hemisphere where Perseus is high in the sky. Meteors are fast but generally faint, with rare fireballs possible.
10 September 2025
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Cosmic Spectacle Alert: Auroras, Meteor Shower & Planetary Parade Dazzle Sept. 10–11, 2025

Cosmic Spectacle Alert: Auroras, Meteor Shower & Planetary Parade Dazzle Sept. 10–11, 2025

A high-speed solar wind stream is triggering minor geomagnetic storms (G1–G2) on Sept. 9–10, with auroras possible at higher latitudes. The September Epsilon Perseids meteor shower peaks Sept. 9, but bright moonlight will limit visible meteors. SpaceX plans two Falcon 9 launches Sept. 10, from California and Florida. The ISS and Tiangong stations are making visible flyovers this week.
10 September 2025
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Skywatch Alert: Meteors, Auroras & Planet Parade on Sept. 9–10, 2025

Skywatch Alert: Meteors, Auroras & Planet Parade on Sept. 9–10, 2025

The September Epsilon Perseids meteor shower peaks before dawn on Sept. 9, but bright moonlight will limit visible meteors to a few per hour. A waning gibbous moon rises late evening, washing out faint stars. No major geomagnetic storms are forecast, but auroras remain possible at high latitudes. The ISS and China’s Tiangong station make visible flyovers, and recent Starlink satellites may appear as bright “trains” in the twilight sky.
9 September 2025
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Don’t Miss This Weekend’s Cosmic Spectacle: Meteor Showers, Planets & a ‘Blood Moon’ Eclipse (Sept 5–6, 2025)

Don’t Miss This Weekend’s Cosmic Spectacle: Meteor Showers, Planets & a ‘Blood Moon’ Eclipse (Sept 5–6, 2025)

A total lunar eclipse will turn the full Corn Moon red for 82 minutes on Sept. 7–8, visible across Asia, Australia, Africa, and Europe. A solar storm on Sept. 1–2 triggered auroras as far south as Oregon and New York. Saturn is near peak brightness this month, with Venus and Jupiter bright before dawn. Comet C/2025 A6 (Lemmon) is brightening in Gemini before sunrise.
5 September 2025
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Aurora Glow Fades, Planets Dazzle and ‘Corn Moon’ Rises: Skywatch Alert for Sept 4–5, 2025

Aurora Glow Fades, Planets Dazzle and ‘Corn Moon’ Rises: Skywatch Alert for Sept 4–5, 2025

A strong solar storm on Sept 1–2 pushed auroras as far south as Oregon and central England; activity has now eased. The full “Corn Moon” rises Sept 7, with a total lunar eclipse visible that night across Asia, Australia, Africa, and much of Europe. Saturn is bright and prominent all night as it nears opposition. The ISS offers evening flyovers in Europe and pre-dawn passes in North America this week.
4 September 2025
Skywatch Alert: Aurora Glow, Shooting Stars & Planetary Spectacle Dazzle the Night Sky (Sept 3–4, 2025)

Skywatch Alert: Aurora Glow, Shooting Stars & Planetary Spectacle Dazzle the Night Sky (Sept 3–4, 2025)

A strong solar storm on Sept. 1–2 produced auroras as far south as Oregon, Illinois, New York, and England’s Midlands. The full “Corn Moon” peaks Sept. 7, coinciding with a total lunar eclipse visible in Asia, Australia, Africa, and much of Europe. The Aurigid meteor shower continues through Sept. 5, but moonlight will obscure most meteors. Venus and Jupiter shine before dawn; Saturn is prominent all night, nearing opposition.
3 September 2025
Skywatch Alert: Auroras, Meteors & Planetary Parade Dazzle the Night Sky (Sept 2–3, 2025)

Skywatch Alert: Auroras, Meteors & Planetary Parade Dazzle the Night Sky (Sept 2–3, 2025)

A strong solar storm from an Aug. 30 flare is expected to bring Northern Lights as far south as Pennsylvania and England’s Midlands on Sept. 1–2. The Aurigids meteor shower peaks under bright moonlight, limiting visibility. A total lunar eclipse will turn the full “Corn Moon” red on Sept. 7, visible across Asia, Australia, Africa, and Europe. SpaceX continues Starlink launches, with visible satellite trains and rocket plumes possible.
2 September 2025
Everything You Need to Know About Tonight’s Spectacular Northern Lights

Everything You Need to Know About Tonight’s Spectacular Northern Lights

A powerful solar storm is pushing the aurora borealis into unusually southern regions, with sightings reported as far south as Kentucky and Missouri. The event follows a major coronal mass ejection launched by a solar flare on Aug. 30, expected to trigger G3 geomagnetic storm conditions Sept. 1–2. NOAA has issued a storm watch, warning that auroras could be visible across much of the continental US and Europe.
31 August 2025
Spectacular Late-August Sky Show: Dark Moon, Meteors, Planets & Satellite Trains on Aug 28–29, 2025

Spectacular Late-August Sky Show: Dark Moon, Meteors, Planets & Satellite Trains on Aug 28–29, 2025

A rare “Black Moon” on Aug 23, 2025, will bring especially dark skies for stargazers on Aug 27–28. The Aurigid meteor shower peaks Aug 31, but only a few meteors per hour are expected. SpaceX plans two Starlink launches from Florida on Aug 27 and 28. NOAA forecasts possible minor auroras at high latitudes late Aug 27 due to increased solar activity.
28 August 2025
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Cosmic Show on Aug 22–23, 2025: Meteors, Planet Parade, Auroras & More

Cosmic Show on Aug 22–23, 2025: Meteors, Planet Parade, Auroras & More

The Perseid meteor shower continues through August 23, 2025, with peak activity on August 12–13 under a bright Moon. By August 23, the Moon is new, offering dark skies for meteor watching. Venus and Jupiter appear close together at dawn around August 22, while Mercury remains low after its greatest elongation on August 19. SpaceX Starlink satellite trains will be visible after launches on August 14 and 18.
22 August 2025
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