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   How often does Saturn come to opposition?

   • As a matter of fact, Saturn comes to opposition nearly every earthly year. A year is the length of time Earth takes to travel once around the sun. But Saturn’s orbit around the sun takes 29.4 Earth years. So each year we have to travel slightly farther in orbit to catch up to, and pass, Saturn again.

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   Why is Saturn coming to opposition?

   • Saturn is coming to opposition, the time when Earth is directly between the Sun and the planet. From our position on Earth, Saturn seems to be 180 degrees from the Sun—so when the Sun sets in the west, the planet rises in the east. The ringed planet is also at its closest distance to Earth, about 814 million miles, during this time.

   Saturn at Opposition Is an Unforgettable Stargazing Experience

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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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   How many arcseconds does Saturn appear at opposition?

   • At its largest, Saturn will appear 19 arcseconds across. Ring tilt at opposition: At opposition, Saturn’s rings are tilted by 8.1 degrees, relative to earthly viewers. The rings will span 44.2 arcseconds. Note: Opposition marks the middle of the best time of the year to see an outer planet.

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

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   Sep 7, 2024 · How often is Saturn at opposition? In fact, Saturn comes to opposition nearly every earthly year. A year is the length of time Earth takes to travel once around the sun.

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 enter opposition on Sept. 7 and 8, orbiting on the opposite side of Earth as the sun. Here's everything you need to know to spot Saturn at its peak size and brightness this week.

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

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   Sep 7, 2024 · The planet will officially reach opposition at 12:27 a.m. EDT (0427 GMT) on Sunday, Sept. 8, and then shortly after reach its highest point in the sky at 12:50 a.m. EDT (0450 GMT),...

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

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   Mar 24, 2014 · T his month, Saturn reaches opposition — the point in its orbit when the planet lies directly opposite the Sun in our sky. At this time, Saturn shines more brilliantly to our eyes than at any ...

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

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   Sep 23, 2023 · 2024 – Saturn opposition: September 8. 2025 – Saturn opposition: September 25. For a good observation of Saturn, you need a telescope. Saturn is also visible with the naked eye, but a telescope reveals its rings and satellites. You will see the Titan satellite the easiest because it is quite large.

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

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   Aug 31, 2018 · 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.

9. www.atlasobscura.com › articles › saturn-opposition-2023Saturn at Opposition Is Late Summer's Must-See Stargazing ...

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   Aug 23, 2023 · Saturn is coming to opposition, the time when Earth is directly between the Sun and the planet. From our position on Earth, Saturn seems to be 180 degrees from the Sun—so when the Sun sets in...