Saturn Comes to "Opposition"

So what does this mean with Saturn coming to "Opposition" ?
Simply put it means that as the sun sets in the west, Saturn will be rising in the east.
Or if you drew an imaginary line between, the Sun, Earth and Saturn, it would be at straight line at the time of opposition.
Saturn can now be seen at its closest point to the earth for the year and as such it is an ideal time to view the beautiful ringed planet.
Saturn's rings are slowing closing up as each year passes, this means that in a few years time we will see the rings edge on, making them almost disappear !
Right now though is the time to look though, and if you have never seen Saturn before you are in for a big treat. It is a planet of incredible beauty and the subtle colors will be seen as the scope goes above 6" in mirror or lens diameter.
Your will also be able to pick out 4 or 5 moons of Saturn, depending on your scope size !
Best time to enjoy Saturn is mid evening, when it has risen half way up in the eastern sky.
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