Saturn Reaches Opposition, Brightest and Closest of 2025

Dennis Mammana: Saturn Returns But Don’t Look for Its Famous Rings Just Yet

We’ve been many months without a bright planet in the night sky, but that’s all about to change! On the night of Sunday, Sept. 21, the ringed planet Saturn officially returns to the evening sky, and all planet watchers will surely rejoice. On that night, Saturn reaches its opposition point, which readers of this column know means it will lie in the heavens opposite the sun, rising in the east-southeast at sunset and glistening all night long. It…

Saturn reaches its maximum brightness and proximity to Earth tonight: recommendations to enjoy the ringed planet

Astronomy enthusiasts will have a chance to enjoy a glimpse of the sky tonight, Sunday through Monday. Saturn, the ringed giant, will reach its closest proximity to Earth all year,

Skywatch: Saturn: such a beauty

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How to Watch Saturn in Opposition Over the Weekend

On Sept. 21, Earth will find itself in between Saturn and the Sun. Here's everything you need to know about this astronomical event.

Saturn visible tonight with unusual look we haven't seen for over 10 years

BRITS will have a brilliant view of Saturn tonight – and it'll be looking pretty unusual to boot.This week marks Saturn's opposition, which is a pre

Two celestial events will tempt sky-gazers in some regions this weekend. Here’s what to know

A partial solar eclipse happens Sunday in parts of the Southern Hemisphere. Saturn will also appear at its brightest, with Earth directly between it and the sun.