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Saturn, September 2013

Last Quarter Moon, September 2013

Thu., Sept. 26, 11:55 p.m. EDT. The Last Quarter Moon rises around 11:50 p.m. and sets around 3:00 p.m. It is most easily seen just after sunrise in the southern sky.

Mercury, September 2013

In September 2013, Mercury is well placed in the evening sky for observers in the southern sky, but very low for northern observers.

Mars, September 2013

In September 2013, Mars is now a bright object in the morning sky. Mars is in Cancer, passing in front of the Beehive cluster on Sept. 9.

Uranus, September 2013

In September 2013, Uranus is in Pisces, heading for opposition on October 3. It is visible most of the night.

Neptune, September 2013

In September 2013, Neptune, just past opposition, is visible in Aquarius all night.

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