Saturn Observation Details
Saturn Daily Motion
Saturn will be visible until January, 18, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
Saturn Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Saturn Rise | 13:59 | |
| Sunset | 17:10 | 32° |
| Civil sunset | 17:41 | 35° |
| Saturn transit | 19:29 | 41° |
| Saturn Set | 00:59 | |
| Astrosession begin | 01:27 | -5° |
| Astrosession end | 06:21 | -55° |
Track Saturn Position Throughout the Night
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Shift the map to change the time and observe Saturn changing position in the night sky.
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.
Current position of Saturn in Solar System
| Date | Thu, 21 November 2024 |
| Distance from Earth to Saturn | 9.3636 AU (1,400,774,622km) |
| Elongation | 104° |
| Angular diameter | 17.7" |
| Magnitude | 0.9 |
Finder Chart for Saturn
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| Object name | Saturn |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| Saturn coordinates | 22.99187, -8.71092 |
| Center coordinates | 22.99187, -8.71092 |
Saturn Passage Through Night
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Current position of Saturn
| Time | 01:27 |
| Latitude | 39.9625 |
| Longitude | -83.0061 |
| Saturn elevation | -5° |
| Saturn Azimuth | 97° |
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 | Fri, 22 November 2024 |
| Twighlight start | 18:42 |
| Twighlight end | 05:44 |
| Twighlight duration | 11h 2m |
| Rise | 13:56 |
| Set | 00:55 |
| Elevation at transit | 41° |
| Transit time | 19:25 |
| Equatorial coordinate | RA: 22h 59m 32s, Dec: -8° 42' 21" |
| 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.