September's night sky is full of familiar friends and a few new arrivals this month. Here’s what to look for: ✦ Aries is just starting to peek into view. ✦ Pisces, Aquarius, Capricornus, and Sagittarius shine along the ecliptic. The Moon will pass through them this week: Sept 4–5 in Capricornus, Sept 6 in Aquarius, and Sept 7–9 in Pisces. ✦ There’s still time to catch Libra and Scorpius before they slip away for the season. ✦ Boötes is hanging on with its bright orange star Arcturus, one of the

October’s night sky is full of seasonal changes and a few new arrivals. Here’s what to look for: ✦ Taurus the Bull is coming into view in the east, with the bright star Aldebaran marking its eye and the Pleiades cluster nearby. On October 9–10, the Moon will pass close to the Pleiades. ✦ Aries, Pisces, Aquarius, and Capricornus all shine along the ecliptic this month. The Moon will move through each in the first week of October, making them easier to spot. ✦ Cassiopeia’s W climbs high in the nor