The skies of Kuwait is expected to witness several astronomical events in the month of September.
According to Al-Ojeiri Scientific Center, on Thursday, Mercury reaches its maximum western elongation from the Sun. This means Mercury will be at its highest point above the eastern horizon at dawn, just before sunrise, before it fades from view with the morning light.
On the same day, the Moon will align with Venus, which is the brightest planet in our solar system. This alignment will be visible to the naked eye and can be observed just after sunset in the western sky.
The Moon and Venus will appear close together until they set in the early hours of the night.
The next day, the Moon will be in conjunction with the star Spica, which will be visible just after sunset and into the early night.
On September 8, Saturn will reach opposition when Saturn and the sun are positioned directly opposite of each other in the sky. When Saturn reaches opposition, it will appear larger because it will be at its closest point to Earth. Saturn will be visible throughout the night, making it appear brighter and more luminous than at any other point in the year.
On September 10, the Moon will be in conjunction with the giant star Antares, which will be visible immediately after sunset until the Moon sets.