Do you have a fascination with space? The different subjects related to space feels as immense as the universe itself. There are nonfiction books about stargazing and sci-fi books that cover inter-planetary life. So where do we begin? Since the new moon will occur today — the first of eight cyclical lunar phases that typically come about once per month — consider checking out the books below for a range of reads dedicated to all things astronomy!
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September is promising to give us a plethora of spectacular cosmic events.
The month was ushered in by a Super Blue Moon, while on the 17th of September, Venus will be at its brightest. The 19th will have Neptune at opposition (meaning the planet will be brighter than any other time of the year and will be visible all night long via telescope). On the 22nd, Mercury will be at its highest point above the horizon in the morning. Look for the planet low in the eastern sky just before sunrise!
This year’s Autumnal Equinox will also fall on September 23rd, meaning there will be nearly equal amounts of day and night throughout the world. Finally, the last Super Moon of the year—the Harvest Moon—is set to rise in all its glory on the 29th. Meanwhile, Illuminarium at the Distillery District is offering an all-ages immersive event titled Space: A Journey to the Moon and Beyond!
In honour of these and other cosmic events, here are some lovely books all about the heavens above.
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