Here’s how it works. The best view of the ringed planet occurs when it enters opposition — in other words, when the Earth is directly between Saturn and the sun. This year, that's overnight ...

On Sunday night, Saturn will be closer to Earth than at any other point during the year. The American Museum of Natural History's Jackie Faherty explains how people can view this phenomenon.

Currently visible most of the night as the planet approaches opposition, Saturn’s opposition will culminate on August 14, when the planet is directly opposite the Sun on the ecliptic ...

Of all the planets that can be observed, many astronomers encourage a Saturn-viewing in everyone’s lifetime. Even a modest magnification can provide a unique experience. Opposition not only ...

Take the chance in September to get outside and gaze at planets. Neptune is in full opposition this month, and while Saturn's full opposition happened earlier this month, it's still visible if you ...

All month, four planets — Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars — will ... Sponsor Message Meanwhile, Mars is at "opposition" this month. That's when a planet and the sun are directly opposite ...

Skywatchers were delighted to feast their eyes upon a stunning view of Saturn during the night sky as the giant planet reached opposition over the weekend positioning itself directly opposite the sun.

The best time to view Saturn is rapidly approaching! The best view of the ringed planet occurs when it enters opposition — in other words, when the Earth is directly between Saturn and the sun.

If you've got some free time this evening, we have a suggestion for something you might want to do as the sun sets. Go outside or on your deck or your terrace, as the case may be, and glance up at ...