Saturn at opposition 2026: best time to see it
When
Sun, Oct 4 · 9:12:54 PM
This has passed
Opposite the Sun in our sky: it rises at sunset, is up all night and is at its brightest of the year.
Can I see it?
- New YorkRises Sun, Oct 4 6:37 PM
- Los AngelesRises Sat, Oct 3 6:39 PM
- ChicagoRises Sun, Oct 4 6:31 PM
- TorontoRises Sun, Oct 4 6:58 PM
- LondonRises Sun, Oct 4 6:38 PM
- ParisRises Sun, Oct 4 7:30 PM
- BerlinRises Sun, Oct 4 6:44 PM
- MumbaiRises Sun, Oct 4 6:26 PM
- SingaporeRises Sun, Oct 4 6:55 PM
- TokyoRises Sun, Oct 4 5:26 PM
- SeoulRises Sun, Oct 4 6:16 PM
- SydneyRises Sun, Oct 4 6:51 PM
How to watch
- Look for a bright, steady star that does not twinkle.
- A small telescope shows its disk; around opposition it is at its largest.
Calculated with Astronomy Engine (MIT license).