Tuesday, September 08, 2026
Occultation of Antares, Tuesday September 17/18, 2026. (Approaching first Quarter)
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| The western sky at 23:37 ACST Tuesday, September 17, as seen from
Adelaide. The Moon is about to occult the bright star Antares low on the horizon. The inset shows the telescopic view at the time. (click to embiggen). | The western sky at 00:0 AEST Wednesday, September 18, as seen from Canderra. The Moon is about to occult the bright star Antares low on the horizon. The inset shows the telescopic view at the time. (click to embiggen). | The western sky at 23:59 AEST Tuesday, September 17, as seen from Melbourne. The Moon is about to occult the bright star Antares low on the horizon. The inset shows the telescopic view at the time. (click to embiggen). |
This is an occultation best seen from the east coast south of Sydney around midnight. You will need a level, unobstructed horizon, like the sea, yo see this. The Moon is Approaching first Quarter and low above the horizon. The Moon sets before Antares can reappear.
| Place | Disappears Bright Limb | Reappears Dark Limb |
| Adelaide ACST | 23:37 | - |
| Brisbane AEST | - | - |
| Canberra AEST (18th) | 00:00 | - |
| Darwin ACST | - | - |
| Hobart AEST | 23:51 | - |
| Melbourne AEDST | 23:59 | - |
| Perth AWST | - | - |
| Sydney AEST | - | - |
Labels: Antares, binocular, Occultation, telescope
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