Observation of Saturn at its closest point to Earth
Photographer took a picture of Saturn When approaching its closest point to Earth This year.
Our planet moved almost directly between Saturn and the Sun on Sunday, in an annual celestial event known as “opposition.”
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This is the moment when the gas giant is closest to Earth and is in its full phase, so you can get a great view even with the naked eye.
It is worth noting that the wonderful appearance of Saturn will not be limited to this night only, as it will be in a good condition for observing in the evening sky on the nights of August, September and October, which means throughout the summer in the northern hemisphere.
Saturn is the sixth planet from the sun and the second largest planet in the solar system after Jupiter. It has 82 moons. However, only 55 of these moons have been confirmed and named. There are 29 more moons awaiting confirmation of discovery and official naming. Size from the giant moon, Titan, which is larger than the planet Mercury, to other moons that are as small as the sports arena.
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