New York, United States · calculated
Saturn at opposition
The planet is opposite the Sun in our sky, marking a useful observing season. Its exact position and local viewing window still matter.
America/New_York · calculated local time
An observing season, rather than a single perfect night
At opposition an outer planet lies opposite the Sun in our sky. Nearby nights can also offer useful views. Its local height, twilight, weather and the openness of your horizon matter more than being outdoors at the exact opposition instant.
The local sky
Saturn is below the level horizon at this selected instant. This is a calculated position, not a weather forecast.
- Sunset on this local date
- 18:33
- Astronomical darkness begins
- 20:03
- Moonrise
- —
- Moonset
- 15:30
A dash means there is no crossing on this local date. Your real horizon and atmospheric conditions can differ.
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