Saturn will reach its closest point to Earth early Monday morning. Here’s how to see it - KPRC Click2Houston

The ringed planet Saturn, already one of the solar system’s most dazzling sights, will shine bigger and brighter this month?

the planet will reach alignment with the Earth and the sun in an event known as “opposition.” During this event, the sixth planet will reach its closest point to Earth and will shine at its absolute brightest.

Saturn will arrive at opposition to the Sun on August 2 and will glow as brightly as the similarly yellow-hued star Capella at magnitude +0.1, according to Space.com.

Saturn will reach its brightest point at about 2 a.m.

If you miss the the ringed planet at its absolute brightest, worry not -- it will shine bright in the night sky throughout the month of August.

Just know that – in early August 2021 – Saturn is generally opposite the sun in Earth’s sky,” EarthSky.org reported.

When opposite the sun, Saturn is visible all night and at its brightest seen from Earth.”?

How can you see Saturn at opposition.

First, it’s important to note that though Saturn will be in opposition, it will still be hard to distinguish it from other celestial bodies in the night sky.

Those who want to pick Saturn out in the night sky pick out the distant planet in the night sky may need to motor a good ways far way rom as many bright city lights as possible.

How can you find Saturn in the night sky?