Published: Sept. 7, 2024

Graphic from Sky Safari showing the entire night sky in a circle with south to the bottom Saturn is rising in the east and the Sun is setting in the westThe giant ringed-planet, Saturn is at opposition tonight — meaning it rises (in the east) opposite of the Sun at sunset and sets (in the west) opposite of the Sun at sunrise. Get out your binoculars or telescope and observe this magnificent planet all night long. Despite being over 800 million miles away, the view of Saturn will take your breath away.Ìý

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Graphic from Sky Safari showing the entire night sky in a circle with south to the bottom Sun is rising in the east and the Saturn is setting in the west