Saturn Observation Details
Saturn Daily Motion
Saturn will reach transit at 13:48. By the time twilight starts at 19:14 it will be at an elevation of 3° degrees and will set at 19:30, before twilight ends.Saturn will become visible in June, 12. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from June, 12, Saturn can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
Saturn Visibility Timetable on February 22
Saturn Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 43.7% illuminated | 03:29 | -51° |
| Moon Set | 12:30 | 43° |
| Saturn transit | 13:48 | 46° |
| Sunset | 18:15 | 14° |
| Civil sunset | 18:43 | 9° |
| Saturn set | 19:30 | |
| Astrosession begin | 19:44 | -3° |
| Astrosession end | 05:44 | -27° |
| Saturn rise | 08:04 |
Track Saturn Position Throughout the Night
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Saturn's Moon Positions
This section focuses on the positions of Saturn's major moons, such as Titan, Rhea, Dione, and Tethys, relative to Saturn during nighttime. Using a telescope, observers can follow the orbits of these moons, with Titan taking about 16 days to complete an orbit and Tethys just 1.9 days.
Upcoming Events
| Time | Description | Constellation |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, 14 July 2025 | Retrograde motion of Saturn begins | Pisces |
| Wed, 16 July 2025, 04:30 | Close approach of Saturn and the Moon. Distance - 3.8°, position - 50° above the horizon at South-Southwest | Pisces |
| Sun, 21 September 2025 | Saturn is in Opposition | Pisces |
| Sun, 5 October 2025, 20:57 | Close approach of Saturn and the Moon. Distance - 3.8°, position - 36° above the horizon at Southwest | Pisces |
| Fri, 28 November 2025 | Retrograde motion of Saturn ends | Aquarius |
Current position of Saturn in Solar System
| Date | Sat, 22 February 2025 |
| Distance from Earth to Saturn | 10.56 AU (1,579,753,515km) |
| Elongation | 16° |
| Angular diameter | 15.7" |
| Magnitude | 1.1 |
Finder Chart for Saturn
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| Object name | Saturn |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| Saturn coordinates | 23.42617, -5.79133 |
| Center coordinates | 23.42617, -5.79133 |
Saturn Passage Through Night
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Current position of Saturn
| Time | 12:51 |
| Latitude | 37.751 |
| Longitude | -97.822 |
| Saturn elevation | 44° |
| Saturn Azimuth | -160° |
Here you can see the current position of the Saturn on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the Saturn's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of Saturn
| Date | Sat, 22 February 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 19:40 |
| Twighlight end | 05:39 |
| Twighlight duration | 10h 59m |
| Rise | 08:04 |
| Set | 19:26 |
| Elevation at transit | 46° |
| Transit time | 13:45 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 23h 25m 39s", Dec: -5° 46' 52s |
| Magnitude | 1 |
| Constellation | Aquarius |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Saturn, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Saturn is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Saturn is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.