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   What happens when Saturn is in opposition?

   • This is the moment at which that planet is said to be 'in opposition'. When Saturn is in opposition for example, Earth is between the Sun and Saturn. From our vantage point on Earth, Saturn is on the 'opposite' side of the sky to the Sun: when the Sun sets in the west, Saturn appears in the east.

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   When is Saturn's 2024 opposition?

   • Bottom line: Saturn’s 2024 opposition comes on September 8, when Earth will sweep between the sun and Saturn, placing the ringed planet opposite the sun in our sky. Saturn will be in an excellent place to observe from late August through early October. Read more: What does opposition mean for an outer planet?

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   What happens when a planet is in opposition?

   • All the planets in the Solar System orbit around the Sun. At certain points during these orbits, the Earth finds itself directly between the Sun and another planet. This is the moment at which that planet is said to be 'in opposition'. When Saturn is in opposition for example, Earth is between the Sun and Saturn.

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   Which planets are in opposition to the Sun?

   • From our vantage point on Earth, Saturn is on the 'opposite' side of the sky to the Sun: when the Sun sets in the west, Saturn appears in the east. Only planets that are further out in the Solar System than the Earth can be in opposition: Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.

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   What does opposition mean in astronomy?

   • In astronomy, opposition means a planet is opposite the sun as viewed from Earth. So, for example, the planets with orbits inside Earth’s orbit (Mercury and Venus) can’t be in opposition. But the planets orbiting outside Earth’s orbit (Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune) all can.

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   How often does Saturn come to opposition?

   • In fact, Saturn comes to opposition nearly every earthly year. A year is the length of time Earth takes to travel once around the sun. But Saturn’s orbit around the sun takes 29.4 Earth years. So each year we have to travel slightly farther in orbit to catch up to, and pass, Saturn again.

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2. earthsky.org › what-is-opposition-astronomyWhat does opposition mean for an outer planet? - EarthSky

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   Sep 8, 2024 · During opposition, Earth passes between an outer planet and the sun, placing the planet opposite the sun in our sky. A planet at opposition is closest to Earth in its orbit and bright.

3. starwalk.space › en › newsPlanetary Opposition 2024: Best Time to See Planets - Star Walk

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   5 days ago · Other planets that can be in opposition (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune) reach it about every year. During the opposition, Mars will shine with a magnitude of -1.4 in the constellation Gemini. It will be easily visible to the naked eye.

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5. earthsky.org › astronomy-essentials › saturn-atSaturn at opposition – brightest for 2024 – on September 8

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   Sep 7, 2024 · Bottom line: Saturn’s 2024 opposition comes on September 8, when Earth will sweep between the sun and Saturn, placing the ringed planet opposite the sun in our sky.

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   Discover what it means when a planet is in opposition, and the dates of the next planetary oppositions. The best time to see and photograph a planet is when it is at 'opposition'. Find out more and check the key opposition dates for Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.

7. starlust.org › planetary-opposition-explainedWhat does it mean when a planet is in opposition? - StarLust

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   Aug 9, 2024 · This means even the distant outer planets like Jupiter or Saturn can be seen with the naked eye, appearing as bright, star-like (but not twinkling as much) points of light. They are visible for much longer: Planets in opposition are visible for most of the night.

   • Planetary oppositions can generally be observed from any location on Earth where the opposed planet would be above the horizon during the night fro...
   • A planetary opposition is not a singular fleeting moment but rather spans a period of time. This is because, from our vantage point on Earth, the p...
   • While there might not be myths or legends specifically associated with the concept of planetary oppositions (as the scientific understanding to rec...
   • Yes planetary oppositions can happen for any planets that has planets orbiting further away from them. From an observer on Venus, Earth can be at o...

8. www.livescience.com › space › saturnSaturn at opposition: How to see the ringed planet at its ...

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   Sep 2, 2024 · Saturn will enter opposition on Sept. 7 and 8, orbiting on the opposite side of Earth as the sun. Here's everything you need to know to spot Saturn at its peak size and...

9. www.space.com › saturn-opposition-september-8-2024See Saturn at its biggest and brightest tonight before its ...

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   Sep 7, 2024 · Opposition occurs when a planet is on the opposite side of the sky from the sun, with Earth in between. During this time, Saturn will also be at its closest point to Earth in its orbit —...