The weather has changed for many, so have kids – young and old – returned to a new school year. For some there’s a crispness in the air and for others, a sense of fear this being hurricane season.
Birds know this season well because many of them head to their southern habitats. Here’s a link about Fall Bird Migration https://bringbinoculars.com/birding/fall-bird-migration/.
Calendar
September 1 is Labor Day, a federal holiday in the United States, celebrated on the first Monday of September. The holiday honors the American labor movement and the contributions of workers to the country’s development and achievements. For many it’s the unofficial end of summer and the time when schools and programs begin.
September 5 is the day space shuttle Discovery returned from a successful six-day mission in space in 1984.
September 7 Sunday is the full moon often referred to as the Corn Moon, a time when fields are cleared and readied for fall and winter planting. Here’s a link to Full Moon Watch
https://bringbinoculars.com/stargazing/what-to-see-when-the-moon-is-full/.
September 11 Many Americans will not forget this day in 2011 when terrorists attached the World Trade Center towers and the Pentagon and hijacked an airplane that crashed into a field in Pennsylvania. The worst attack on the U.S. that killed thousands of Americans is referred to as 9/11.
September 19 On this date in 1928 Mickey Mouse debuted in the animated cartoon Steamboat Willie by Walt Disney.
Boat, RV and Travel Events and Star Parties in September
With five star parties listed below, here’s a link to our take on Star Party Etiquette for anyone attending their first event.
https://bringbinoculars.com/stargazing/star-party-etiquette/
September 10-14 Hershey RV Show GIANT Center ™ Hershey, PA
September 18-21 Norwalk Boat Show Norwalk Cove Marina, Norwalk CT
September 6-8 Connecticut Star Party Goshen, CT
September 19-21 Northwoods Starfest Fall Creek, WI
September 19-21 Black Forest Star Party Coudersport PA
September 19-27 Okie-Tex Star Party Kenton, OK
September 26-29 SJAC Fall Star Party Belleplain State Forest, NJ
