Break out your telescopes (or binoculars) if you got ‘em – Saturn will be a spectacle. Evenings of Aug 1 & 2.

Photo credit: NASA.gov

Saturn will be visible to the naked eye, but the details visible from a telescope or even binoculars will be spectacular. 

Saturn will be at opposition, on August 1 and 2. This means the Earth will be located between the ringed planet and the sun. Saturn will be at its most luminous, making for a brilliant night sky view.

For more, see EarthSky Saturn At Opposition August 1-2, Near Jupiter, posted by Bruce McClure and Deborah Byrd

Saturn continues to provide local viewing pleasure - see a prior related post of December 22, 2020, POD - Photos from the #GreatConjunction. This occurred on Monday evening, December 21, 2020. This apparent event occurred on December 21, 2020, when Jupiter and Saturn aligned to appear as one single bright point. 

This is a recommended family time event, sponsored by Mother Nature. Enjoy.