On Sunday night, stargazers got more than they bargained for as the Northern Lights put on a unique show. "It was filled with these thick, gooey shapes," says Bob King of Sunday night's lights. September and October are peak times for the Northern Lights, be they blob-like or otherwise.
Saturn is drawing nearer to Earth. Just ahead of the Autumn Equinox, the ringed planet will be as close to us as it gets. Look to the southeast between 9:30-10pm on the 21st of September to spot Saturn.
A rare triple conjunction will occur low in the eastern sky between 5-6am on the 19th. Look for the slim moon and you'll see Venus immediately below it, and the star Regulus right below that. The three will be so tightly packet together that you'll be able to hold out your arm and cover all three with the tip of your pinky.
One more cosmic sighting to look out for on the 19th is the Zodiacal Light. A collection of space dust from comets, asteroids, and dust storms from mars will be backlit by sunlight to create a rare celestial sight.
You can hear Astro Bob's Backyard Astronomy every other Tuesday at 8:20am on Northland Morning.
