Science event

Saturn at Opposition

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In Science, Saturn at Opposition, which is when Saturn will be brighter than at any other time of the year and will be visible all night long, is when the planet will be at its closest approach to Earth and have its face fully illuminated by the Sun.

This event usually occurs in the southern sky, and may require you to use a telescope or binoculars, find a dark location away from city lights, and let your eyes adjust to the darkness for ~20 minutes.

Here are some ideas for how you can participate in this event: