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1. earthsky.org › astronomy-essentials › saturn-atSaturn at opposition – brightest for 2024 – on September 8

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   Sep 7, 2024 · Date and time of opposition: 5 UTC on September 8, 2024 (12 a.m. CDT). Brightness at opposition: At opposition, the ringed planet shines at its brightest for 2024 at magnitude 0.6. Distance from ...

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3. www.livescience.com › space › saturnSaturn at opposition: How to see the ringed planet at its ...

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   Sep 2, 2024 · Saturn will reach opposition when Saturn and the sun are positioned directly opposite of each other in the sky; this will happen at 12:27 a.m. EDT on Sept. 8. When Saturn reaches opposition, it ...

4. www.astronomy.com › science › saturns-opposition-effectSaturn’s opposition effect - Astronomy Magazine

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   Mar 24, 2014 · Observations of the opposition effect on Saturn’s rings from the Cassini spacecraft, in orbit around the planet, reveal that “coherent backscattering” also contributes significantly to the ...

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6. www.space.com › saturn-opposition-september-8-2024See Saturn at its biggest and brightest tonight before its ...

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   Sep 7, 2024 · Saturn reaches opposition Sept. 8, appearing bigger and brighter in the night sky. Viewers can also catch a glimpse of the planet's rings before they turn edge on and "disappear" from view in ...

7. osr.org › blog › astronomyA Guide to Observing Saturn in Opposition - Online Star Register

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   Sep 23, 2023 · Saturn will remain visible until the end of the year, with it slowly moving into the evening sky. It will be completely lost in the glow of the Sun in mid-February 2024. Observed from our planet, Saturn will then be on the other side of the Sun. Saturn is the sixth planet from the Sun. Its rings were noticed by astronomers in the 17th century ...

8. solarsystem.nasa.gov › news › 13072Saturn at Opposition - NASA Solar System Exploration

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   Jun 13, 2017 · Saturn reaches opposition on June 15, when Saturn, Earth and the sun are all in a straight line, with Earth in the middle. Opposition provides the best and closest views of Saturn and several of its brightest moons. To see cool details, you’ll need a telescope. If you just see one, that’s Titan. Titan is 50% larger than our own moon.

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   How does Saturn's opposition work?

   • Here’s how it works. Saturn will reach opposition this weekend when the ringed planet and the sun are directly opposite of each other in the sky. Just after midnight tonight, Saturn will appear at its biggest and brightest in the night sky.

   See Saturn at its biggest and brightest tonight before its rings

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   What if Saturn reaches opposition on June 15?

   • Saturn reaches opposition on June 15, when Saturn, Earth and the sun are all in a straight line, with Earth in the middle. Opposition provides the best and closest views of Saturn and several of its brightest moons. To see cool details, you’ll need a telescope. If you just see one, that’s Titan. Titan is 50% larger than our own moon.

   Saturn at Opposition – NASA Solar System Exploration

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   Why is Saturn at its brightest when it's in opposition?

   • This effect happens because of the position of Saturn relative to the sun and our position on the Earth: the sun casts its rays from behind Earth directly onto Saturn, directly illuminating Saturn and its rings, which is why Saturn is at its brightest when it's in opposition.

   Saturn at opposition: How to see the ringed planet at its biggest and

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   Where is Saturn at opposition?

   • Saturn’s opposition, when we fly between Saturn and the sun, is at 8 UTC on August 27 (3 a.m. CDT). So it’s in a wonderful place to see now, ascending in the east in the evening, as seen from around the globe. Saturn at opposition is in the dim constellation Aquarius the Water Bearer.

   Saturn at opposition – and brightest – on August 26-27 - EarthSky

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10. science.nasa.gov › resource › saturn-at-oppositionSaturn at Opposition - NASA Science

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    Aug 31, 2018 · Saturn at Opposition. August 31, 2018. Language. english. Saturn reaches opposition on June 15, when Saturn, Earth and the sun are all in a straight line, with Earth in the middle. NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. Saturn reaches opposition on June 15 ...