September has Jupiter’s closest approach to Earth; know how to observe

Every month there is an amazing series of astronomical events for astronomy lovers of all levels, from the most beginner to the most experienced, and September will be no exception!

The astronomical events of September are marked by the equinox on the 22nd, the arrival of spring in the Southern Hemisphere and the closest approach of Jupiter to our planet in 50 years!

As we near the end of winter, temperatures in this part of the planet are starting to warm up and our hemisphere is embarking on a gentle transition to spring, which will make its official arrival on September 22, more specifically at 10:04 PM Brazil. It will continue until the end of the year on December 21.

On this day, the Sun will shine directly above Earth’s equator, emitting nearly the same amount of light in both hemispheres, producing equal lengths of day and night across the globe. This is also the moment that marks the arrival of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere.

Also, on September 26, Jupitergiant planet solar system It will be closer to Earth and its face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. It will be brighter than other times of the year and will be visible during the night.

This will be the best time to view and photograph Jupiter and its moons, which will present themselves to terrestrial viewers in all their glory. For this purpose, a medium-sized telescope or good binoculars will suffice to show some details in the cloud bands of Jupiter and its largest moons.

Calendar of the main astronomical events of September 2022

09/08: Conjunction of Saturn and Moon

09/10: full moon

09/11: Jupiter and Moon Conjunction

09/16 and 17: neptune opposition

09/17: Conjunction of Mars and Moon

09/17: Descending Quarter Moon

22/09: spring equinox

09/25: New month

09/26: Jupiter at its closest approach to Earth

09/29: Conjunction between Mercury and Moon

Clear skies and good observations!