THE BIG THREE

The Moon puts on a fine display of varied events during September. On the morning of the 2nd, starting at 01:12 BST (00:12 UT), the 24%-lit waning crescent Moon occults mag. +3.0 Mebsuta (Epsilon (e) Geminorum) – when the Moon’s position hides our view of the star from Earth. The star’s reappearance occurs around 02:04 BST (01:04 UT), as viewed from centre of the UK, although times will vary slightly with location. On the morning of the 3rd, mag.