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10 night sky events to see in September, from a blood moon eclipse to a prime view of the Milky Way

10 night sky events to see in September, from a blood moon eclipse to a prime view of the Milky Way
science8/29/2025

Plus, catch Saturn and Neptune at their brightest; spy the "string of pearls" galaxy; and a close encounter of the moon and Jupiter.

This September, the night sky is full of reasons to step outside after dark. A total lunar eclipse will paint the moon red, while a partial solar eclipse will briefly dim the sun for skywatchers in the southern hemisphere. Bright planets like Saturn,... [1029 chars]