The leaves are falling and the days are growing shorter. This raises questions about the effects of Daylight Savings Time on the environment and plant life, which rely on natural rhythms rather than human-made schedules.
The Moon, at last quarter, is among the stars of the Beehive Cluster (M44). On the 2nd, Mars is 1.1 degrees north of the Moon, while Jupiter is 0.5 degrees north, providing an amazing viewing opportunity.