The mainstream perspective:
- Saturn will reach opposition this weekend, appearing at its biggest and brightest in the night sky.
- The planet will be visible for much of the night, rising at sunset and setting at sunrise.
- This is a rare opportunity to see Saturn's rings before they disappear from view in March 2025.
- Weather permitting, the waxing crescent moon should offer dark, clear skies for viewing Saturn.
- A telescope is needed to see the rings.