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September Night Sky 2024

Who would have thought it?! – as the clamour of summer 2024 dies away and we make our way into early autumn, the month of September presents us with a great opportunity to pause, retune our dials and take in the first refreshing breath of cooler night air as we Read more…

By Nick Parke, 9 monthsAugust 20, 2024 ago
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September Night Sky 2023

Written by Sinéad Mackle As the warm days of summer gradually give way to the crisp autumn air, the September night sky presents an exquisite canvas of celestial wonders for stargazers. With longer nights and clearer skies, this time of the year offers a remarkable opportunity to observe planets, constellations, Read more…

By Sinead Mackle, 2 yearsSeptember 1, 2023 ago
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September Night Sky 2022

Written by Nick Parke Well hello again and welcome to another edition of the night sky for the month of September! Hoping that you’ve been able to enjoy plenty of long summer days and sunshine over the summer period. Perhaps you’re already anticipating with pleasure some cooler evening temperatures and Read more…

By Anna Taylor, 3 yearsSeptember 14, 2022 ago
Monthly Sky Notes

September Night Sky 2020

We have finally entered the month of September, however if you were to tell me that it was the 200th Day of March, I would honestly believe you. 2020 has been such a bizarre year, one we will never forget, but one thing we can take comfort in, is the fact Read more…

By Heather Alexander, 5 yearsSeptember 8, 2020 ago
September

The Night Sky in September

Welcome to September, Stargazers! To be honest, August is a hard celestial act to follow but the September night sky allows to to focus in on events that might have otherwise been overshadowed if they had occurred in another month. September stargazing gets back to the basics of stargazing, moon-watching Read more…

By Anna Taylor, 6 yearsSeptember 6, 2019 ago
Monthly Sky Notes

What’s up in the Sky this September

This September is a relatively uneventful month (astronomy-wise). Few visible planets, quiet Sun and overall a very poor month for meteor showers.

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 7 years ago
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September Night Sky 2017

As the summer draws to a close September is a perfect time for stargazing before the cold nights of winter finally creep in. With sunset around 9pm and a forecasted heatwave, fingers crossed for some clear skies with some lovely mild temperatures. A key feature of the summer night sky Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 8 years ago
September

The September 2015 Night Sky

It’s September and the schools are back in session. The summer holidays have come to an unfortunate end and now we all have to get back to our daily routines. July and August have been great months for stargazing, but with the coming of September comes longer nights, which is Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 10 yearsSeptember 3, 2015 ago
September

Stargazing in September

When we think of the constellations of this time of year, Cygnus, Lyra, Aquila and Hercules are first to come to mind. However there are other overlooked constellations out there, some even hidden inside the Summer Triangle. Let’s go out about the middle of September and look to the south. Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 11 years ago
Monthly Sky Notes

September Night Sky Wonders

Although the back-to-school month may see many of us locked away in ‘darkened rooms’ on more than one occasion, where curtains are left open we may just find our rooms once again graced with a little starlight. With her bold letter-‘W’-like form grabbing your attention from high in the night Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 12 yearsSeptember 9, 2013 ago
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Monthly Sky Notes

Wonders of the September Sky 2012

So summer is officially over so goodbye to the long bright evenings and short warm nights and hello to autumn with its optimal night sky viewing with the longer nights.Everything is just right.It is the Goldilocks of the stargazing seasons; we also have some of the joys of the summer Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 13 yearsAugust 31, 2012 ago
September

Wonders of the September Night Sky

September features yet another delightful selection of astronomical treats. Whether you are a veteran explorer of the night sky or new to star gazing, the heavens are full of wonders! Jupiter, king of the planets, is gracing the celestial stage this month from dusk till dawn. It is well worth Read more…

By Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, 14 yearsSeptember 12, 2011 ago
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Hello and welcome to Astronotes, the Armagh Observatory and Planetarium’s official blog. Here you will find the latest news and views from all those who work in our organisation, from the fascinating worlds of astronomy and space exploration. We hope you will come here to learn what is hot and exciting, profound or even weird from worlds beyond ours . So that's the introduction out of the way, now on with the Universe!

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