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Mars

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Saturn at Opposition Oct. 4 Offers Best Views of the Year

Peak brightness will make Saturn visible for much of the night, with its rings tilted about 7–8° and easiest to resolve through a small telescope.

September Skywatch: Venus, Neptune and the Harvest Moon Lead the Month’s Sights

Predawn ‘Cosmic Triangle’ Briefly Brought Mars, Saturn and a Crescent Moon Together

8% Crescent Moon Meets Mars Low in the West Tonight

Earth’s Aphelion and Mercury’s Greatest Elongation Usher in July’s Night Sky Highlights