Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Saturn is already visible in the post-sunset night sky, but ...

According to NASA, Saturn is at opposition when Earth finds itself between Saturn and the Sun, temporarily. This also means the ringed planet is at its brightest, making it visible to the naked eye.

The best time to view Saturn is rapidly approaching! The best view of the ringed planet occurs when it enters opposition — in other words, when the Earth is directly between Saturn and the sun. This ...

Have you seen Saturn in the night sky lately? It is now the best time of the year to view the majestic ringed planet. It’s been brighter all month long and that’s because this weekend the planet will ...

At its closest and brightest, the planet Saturn can be spotted without a telescope between Sept. 20 and 21 Science Photo Library RF/Getty Grab your telescopes, ‘cause the ringed planet is putting on a ...