TODAY'S RISE AND SET 
BOSTON, MA
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SUNRISE
6:11 A.M.
MOONRISE
12:11 A.M. |
SUNSET
7:15 P.M.
MOONSET
3:58 P.M. |
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SEPTEMBER SKY EVENTS
The month belongs to Jupiter! Rising at dusk, the giant planet reaches opposition on the 21st, and shines at its brightest since 1963! At a magnitude of -2.9, Jupiter dominates the sky all night long. Jupiter's close visit makes this a good time to own a telescope. Fall begins with the equinox on the 22nd, at 11:09 p.m. EDT. Look for the full Harvest Moon on the 23rd. Photo courtesy of NASA |
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MOON PHASES FOR THIS WEEK
To see moon phases for the whole month, click here 
| FULL MOON NAMES |
January |
Full Wolf Moon |
February |
Full Snow Moon |
March |
Full Worm Moon |
April |
Full Pink Moon |
May |
Full Flower Moon |
June |
Full Strawberry Moon |
| To see more names, click here |
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FASCINATING FACT
Astronauts Jan Davis and Mark Lee became the first married couple in space during a shuttle mission |
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This month:
FULL HARVEST
MOON
September 23, 5:17 A.M. (Eastern Time)
The Harvest Moon is the full Moon that occurs closest to the autumnal equinox. At this time, crops such as corn, pumpkins, squash, and wild rice are ready for gathering |
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SEASONS |
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For centuries, people have watched the sky for the changes of seasons and then celebrated with colorful rituals.
 how you celebrate the different seasons?
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Solstices and Equinoxes
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Travel in Time
Visit these ancient seasonal markers: |
Stonehenge, England
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Chichén Itzá Mexico
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Chaco Canyon, New Mexico
Solstice Project
Exploratorium
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CATCH SATURN'S RINGS |
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Saturn will be especially visible in 2031. Click here if you can't wait.
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Once Upon a Moon...
What image do you see in the full Moon?
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GIANT JUPITER |
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Jupiter’s surface is covered clouds of many colors--red, brown, yellow, and white! The clouds move in light and dark bands around the planet. See Jupiter rotating!
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Did You Know?
On a clear night look up at the sky and connect some stars to create an original constellation. Make up a story about it and share it with other kids.
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