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At this time Saturn is "at opposition." That's astronomy jargon for "Saturn and the sun are on opposite sides of the sky." Saturn rises at sunset and soars overhead at midnight, up all night. This arrangement has a striking effect on Saturn's rings. It makes them bright.

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  • Sadegh Ghomizadeh
  • Sadegh Ghomizadeh
  • January 19, 2022