See Saturn at opposition in 2025! On September 20-21, 2025, Earth will fly between Saturn and the sun, bringing Saturn opposite the sun in our sky ... to what astronomers call "opposition." In opposition, Saturn rises at sunset and is visible all night. Its rings are tilted just 2 degrees, nearly edge-on — a stunning sight through any small telescope. Join EarthSky's Deborah Byrd as she explores Saturn’s rings, moons, and celestial path, and learn how to spot this night sky giant during the best

Planet Saturn's Aurorae | Hubble’s Inside the Image FriendsofNASA.org: NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured breathtaking ultraviolet images of Saturn’s aurorae, vibrant displays of light created by charged particles interacting with the planet’s magnetic field. In this video, astrophysicist Dr. Padi Boyd dives into the mesmerizing details of Saturn's aurorae and explains how Hubble's unique ultraviolet view sheds light on the dynamics of the planet's atmosphere and magnetic environment. Cr

Have you noticed a bright "star" in the Eastern evening sky? That’s Saturn! On Sept. 21, the planet is at its closest and brightest for the year because of something called an opposition. Here's what that means ⬇️ | NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory