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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The Prophet's Birthday in the United States

Thursday, September 28, 2023

Eid Milad ul-Nabi (Mawlid, Milad-un-Nabi) celebrates the Prophet Muhammad's life. It falls on the 12th or 17th day of the Islamic month of Rabi' al-awwal. 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