Harvest moon and Saturn to light up German skies on Sept 26

The full moon and Saturn will be visible with just the naked eye in the skies over Germany this week. Here’s how to catch a glimpse of the astronomical delight.

Eyes peeled for Saturn

At exactly 6.49pm on September 26, the so-called autumn or harvest moon will be at its fullest and brightest. But that’s not all. Eager stargazers will be able to spot Saturn floating nearby. 

And what’s more, the ringed planet, which is visible from Earth to differing degrees during the year, is currently in its most visible phase.

This means that, despite the light from the full moon, it will be possible to see Saturn, which will appear as a golden, shining dot in the sky, slightly below the moon.

Extend the telescope for Neptune

Neptune will also be visible near the moon, but not with the naked eye. So only those with a telescope can get this extra dose of celestial wonder.

The full moon is expected to be extra bright this month, due to it appearing relatively close to the autumn equinox, which means it remains in the sky long after sunset.

However, October’s full moon, also known as the hunter’s moon, is expected to be even brighter. The hunter's moon will appear on October 26.