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Saturn is getting closer to Earth. The best date to see it from Indiana happens this week

The brightest, best date for spotting Saturn is fast approaching. Here's how to see the ringed planet from Indiana.
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Here’s How to See Saturn at Its Best and Brightest This Month

While Saturn has been visible in the night sky all of September, this weekend, the ringed planet will shine its brightest.
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Why Saturn in Opposition Is a Big Deal for Stargazers

Every 378 days, Saturn swings into opposition, bringing it closer, brighter, and nearly 10 times easier to observe than at ...

Why this is a good time to spot Saturn

Experts say that now is the best time to look up if you want to see a bigger and brighter view of Saturn and its rings. Find ...

Saturn set for bright 'opposition' this weekend. When to see the ringed giant in Michigan

Earth will move between Saturn and the sun this weekend, offering prime views of Saturn in what's known as "opposition." Here ...
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Saturn and the moon take a sunset stroll on Sept. 8: Here's how to see it

Saturn will rise less than 5 degrees to the right of the 96%-lit lunar disk as the sun sets on Sept. 8, below the stars ...

A Sudden Thought During a Walk: If the Moon Were to 'Crash' and Shatter, Could Earth Really Have a Dreamlike Ring Like Saturn?

As night fell and a full moon hung between the fragmented clouds, citizen Xiao Zhang suddenly had a whimsical thought: what if the moon were to 'crack' like a shattered porcelain bowl? Would those ...
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Get ready to view Saturn at its closest point to Earth with $133 off this telescope from Celestron

Amazon is offering 27% off the Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ. Perfect for watching Saturn's opposition on Sept. 20.