Taipei Astronomical Museum

September’s evening skies will be dominated by Venus, the brightest planet in the night sky. According to the Taipei Astronomical Museum, Venus will reach its greatest brightness on September 19 (Saturday), shining brilliantly in the western sky after sunset. In addition, Jupiter and Venus will take turns making close approaches to the waning crescent and young crescent Moon. Weather permitting, we will have opportunities to enjoy beautiful scenes of the planets and Moon shining together in the early morning or evening skies.The first celestial event will be the Moon-Jupiter conjunction at 2:11 a.m. on September 9 (Wednesday). The two celestial bodies will be separated by just 0.84 degrees, with Jupiter shining at about magnitude -1.8. The Moon will rise above the horizon at 3:24 a.m. Looking toward the low eastern sky, observers can easily spot brilliant Jupiter accompanying the slender waning crescent Moon. The two will gradually move farther apart as dawn approaches.Next comes the Moon-Venus conjunction at 7:11 p.m. on September 14 (Monday). Venus and the young crescent Moon will be only 0.52 degrees apart—roughly the width of one full Moon. After sunset, look toward the low western sky to see Venus, shining at an impressive magnitude of -4.7, alongside the crescent Moon. The pair will appear to draw even closer until the Moon sets. This beautiful sight can be enjoyed with the naked eye, viewed through binoculars, or captured with a camera.On September 19, September’s celestial highlight reaches its finale with Venus at Greatest Brightness. Venus will reach a visual magnitude of -4.8. Through a small telescope, it will appear as a thin crescent, but because Venus is relatively close to Earth and has a large apparent diameter, its overall brightness will nevertheless reach its peak. Venus will be especially dazzling in the western sky after sunset.For more information about celestial events in September, please visit the Taipei Astronomical Museum website.

Join energetic Shorty, intelligent Indigo, and daring sawfish Jake on a colorful coral reef adventure! After a fishing trawler devastates their reef, three fish have no choice but to set out on a quest to find a new home. They hope to find the “Enchanted Reef” — a mythical underwater haven free from humans. As they search the sea for a legendary reef, the friends encounter a variety of intriguing environments, from kelp forests to sunken wrecks — and even outer space! Their unforgettable journey brings them face-to-face with an octopus, dolphins, anglerfish, and other exotic creatures. Throughout their adventure, they must avoid hungry sharks, hazardous pollution, and other dangers, as they seek a reef that may be a myth.Legend of the Enchanted Reef is filled with humor and imagination that the whole family will enjoy. This touching animated fulldome show combines entertainment and education with an important message about the impact of ocean pollution.Screening dates: April 3, 115 to April 2, 116Running time: Approximately 45 minutes

Join showman extraordinaire "The Great Schiaparelli" as he takes the audience on a death-defying space-time adventure within his wondrous Observatorium.From the sun-scorched surface of Mercury to the icy expanses of Pluto and beyond, prepare to be subjected to the myriad dangers and wonders of our Solar System, on a breathtaking tour that reveals just how precious our home planet really is.Be warned though, the Observatorium isn’t just for show. It will transport the audience right to the heart of some of the deadliest locations in our slice of the heavens. It’s going to take some fancy flying to get everyone back in one piece!Screening Dates: January 1 to December 31, 115Running Time: Approximately 26 minutesBilingual Language: English (headphone)