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Saturn OppositionCloser again, ahead of 2032's perihelion

Saturn at Opposition

October 30, 2028
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Saturn at Opposition

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Worldwide, up all nightWhere it's visible
8.23 AUDistance
YesVisible from the U.S.

The best time to see Saturn at Opposition in 2028 is October 30, 2028. Timing status: Predicted dates.

Saturn keeps drifting closer, one October at a time.

Saturn's yearly opposition keeps arriving a little closer as it heads toward its November 2032 perihelion, and October 2028 is no exception. Rings at their brightest, up all night, no equipment required. Same verdict as every Saturn opposition: any clear dark night this month is the right night.

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Best seen far from city lights. Tap a spot to plan a trip around it.

Brighter = more light pollution · NASA Black Marble
Saturn at Opposition: In the early afternoon of 13 September 2017
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Saturn at Opposition

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ASA / JPL-Caltech / SSI / Ian Regan
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When is Saturn at Opposition 2028?

Saturn at Opposition 2028: October 30, 2028.