Equinox Warps Harvest Moon Rise Times

The September equinox is here, and it does strange things to the Moon: the day-to-day intervals between moonrises in the Northern Hemisphere get really short around the Full Moon at this time of the year.

Why this happens is fascinating in itself, but did you know that this is why the upcoming Full Moon is called the Harvest Moon? Full Story

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Gold Star Mother's Day in the United States

Sunday, September 24, 2023

Gold Star Mother’s Day is observed in the United States on the last Sunday of September each year. It is a day for people to recognize and honor those who have lost a son or daughter while serving the United States Armed Forces. Full Story

Australia & New Zealand Start DST 2023

Clocks in New Zealand spring forward 1 hour to Daylight Saving Time (Summer Time) in September. Much of Australia follows in October. When is the time change? Full Story

Issue #126:

• Venus dazzles and reveals hidden patterns
• DST starts Down Under
• The September Equinox does strange things to the Moon