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Steve Brown - astronomy and astrophotography @sjbastro.bsky.social

19th: Occultation of Venus by the 5% lit Moon this morning. Venus disappears behind the lit portion of the Moon around 11:48 UT (12:48 BST). It reappears from behind the dark portion of the Moon around 13:07 UT (14:07 BST). Take care when viewing this one as the Sun isn't far away.

Stellarium graphic showing the positions of the crescent Moon and Venus on the morning of 19 September.
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Steve Brown - astronomy and astrophotography @sjbastro.bsky.social

20th: Titan and its shadow cross Saturn's disc from 04:13 UT (05:13 BST), until Saturn sets around 06:00 UT (07:00 BST). 21st: Saturn reaches opposition today. 22nd: Autumn equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. 23rd: Neptune reaches opposition.

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Steve Brown - astronomy and astrophotography @sjbastro.bsky.social

25th: Ganymede is eclipsed by Jupiter's shadow from 04:08 UT (05:08 BST). 27th: The shadows of Io and Europa cross Jupiter's disc from 04:54 UT (05:54 BST). 28th: The shadow of Io and Ganymede itself cross Jupiter's disc from 23:26 UT (00:26 BST).

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Steve Brown - astronomy and astrophotography @sjbastro.bsky.social

All times and positions based on a northeast UK location. All graphics are from Stellarium and all pictures are my own. Wishing you all clear skies! #Astronomy #Stargazing

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