After a spectacular summer for sky watching, there's more to look forward to this September.
The upcoming month has a lot to live up to after all the stunning night sky events so far in 2025. Summer brought dazzling meteor showers, low-lying full Moons and even a six-strong planet parade .
Here are just a few dates for your diary this month to see September's most exciting night sky events – as well as how and when to spot these must-see moments.
Potential aurora sightings - September 2
The Northern Lights made a rare appearance in UK skies on September 1, the first day of meteorological autumn. Also known as the aurora borealis, the colourful displays were spotted as far south as Dorset - and could be visible again tonight.
The Met Office space weather forecast says nor