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September brings the Harvest Moon, peak Venus brightness, and one last chance to see the Milky Way's core before spring. Step outside and look up.
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September brings the Harvest Moon, peak Venus brightness, and one last chance to see the Milky Way's core before spring. Step outside and look up.

Five graduating high school seniors who lost family members to 9/11-related illnesses will each receive $25,000 scholarships for college. Though born after the attacks, these students carry the legacy of September 11th into the next generation.

The University of Denver hockey team just unveiled their championship rings commemorating their 11th Frozen Four national title won in 2026. The Pioneers continue their legacy as one of college hockey's most dominant programs. #

Communities across North Vancouver are hosting workshops, film screenings, and cultural gatherings throughout September to honor Indigenous survivors and teach reconciliation. From traditional wool weaving to guided museum tours, locals have dozens of free and low-cost ways to learn and connect.

A Canadian museum is dedicating an entire gallery to Indigenous truth and reconciliation education throughout September. Visitors can explore resources, read survivor stories, and reflect on the journey toward healing.
September 2026 brings a sky full of wonders you can spot without fancy equipment. From Venus shining at its brightest to the moon appearing to wear diamonds, this month offers stargazers something special almost every week.

Venus will shine brighter than any star this month as September delivers a stunning celestial show including the Harvest Moon, the fall equinox, and a chance to spot the Milky Way's glowing center. Skywatchers can enjoy these cosmic wonders with just their eyes or simple binoculars.

Tampa Bay residents have five new chances this September to make a real difference, from helping kids with autism catch their first waves to delivering meals to homebound seniors. These opportunities require no special skills, just a willingness to show up.

Volunteers across Oregon and Southwest Washington will tackle litter from neighborhoods to beaches in a 10-day cleanup connecting inland communities to the ocean. SOLVE's annual Beach & Riverside Cleanup returns September 18-27, marking 40 years of protecting waterways.

Oregon is calling coastal communities to step up and lead beach cleanups this September after summer volunteers removed nearly 7,400 pounds of trash. The effort needs more hosts, especially on the southern coast.

Melbourne, Florida is rallying volunteers for the 41st Annual International Coastal Cleanup on September 19, joining a global movement to protect vulnerable waterways. The free three-hour event welcomes everyone from kayakers to families ready to make a difference.

The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers will make history on September 11 when they play the first-ever NFL regular season game in Australia. Football fans in Melbourne will witness this landmark moment at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground.

The New York Yankees are marking the 25th anniversary of September 11th with heartfelt ceremonies that honor first responders and connect families who found love through tragedy. The ceremonial first pitch will be thrown by a couple who both lost their fathers that day and met at a grief camp for children.

The co-writer of "September" begged Maurice White to replace the nonsense "ba-dee-ya" lyric with real words right up until the final recording session. His refusal became a master class in trusting the groove over literal meaning.

Women's track and field gets a major boost as Athlos expands to London this September. The star-studded event aims to elevate the sport with the same excitement Formula 1 brings to racing.

When flames trapped a woman on an 11th-floor ledge in Berlin, she took a heart-stopping leap into a firefighter's rescue basket two stories below. All 115 residents affected by the massive blaze made it out safely.

NASA is swapping out military vehicles for Tesla Cybertrucks as emergency escape vehicles at its next SpaceX launch. The electric pickups will help astronauts and ground crew evacuate quickly if something goes wrong during the Crew-13 mission in September.

The Denver Pioneers scored two third-period goals to overcome a 1-0 deficit and capture their 11th NCAA hockey championship, the most in history. Freshman goalie Johnny Hicks made over 70 saves during the Frozen Four to seal the victory.

NASA has named the four crew members who will launch to the International Space Station this September, representing a hopeful moment in global space cooperation. The team includes astronauts from the United States, Canada, and Russia working together to advance science that benefits everyone on Earth.

Two of the world's fastest marathoners will return to Berlin's legendary course on September 27, both aiming to shatter world records. Ethiopian star Tigst Assefa wants to reclaim the women's mark she once held, while Kenya's Sabastian Sawe could become the third person ever to break the two-hour barrier. #
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