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People on Earth will be able to see Saturn at opposition: what is known about this rare astronomical event
On the night of September 8, Saturn will be mega-bright and big
People on Earth will be able to witness a rare astronomical event. On the night of September 7-8, Saturn will oppose Earth.
The Earth will pass directly between Saturn and the Sun. At this time, the planet will be seen in full glory as it will impress with its large size and brightness, LiveScience writes.
When and how to observe the beauty of Saturn
According to experts, Saturn will appear in the sky between 18:00 and 19:00 in the evening on September 7 and will set between 5:30 and 6:30 in the morning on September 8. The ringed planet will reach its highest point in the sky around midnight.
Saturn will reach opposition when the planet and the Sun are directly opposite each other in the sky. At the moment when Saturn reaches the peak of this cosmic confrontation, it will appear larger. After all, it is at this time that the second largest planet in the solar system will be at its closest point to Earth.
However, sky researchers emphasize that watching Saturn with the naked eye is not the best option. After all, without special equipment, its stunning rings will not be visible. The planet will look like a very bright star. According to experts, the best way to observe Saturn is to use a telescope or powerful stargazing binoculars.
If you can't see Saturn on the night of September 8, don't be discouraged. After all, the planet with rings will be visible in its full glory about a week before and after it reaches opposition.
The Seeliger Effect
According to scientists, while observing the Saturn's opposition, it will be possible to see the Seeliger effect (super-powerful illumination of Saturn and its rings). This effect is caused by the position of the rings relative to the Sun and our position on Earth. After all, the Sun throws its rays from behind our planet at Saturn, directly illuminating it and the rings.
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