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  1. skyandtelescope.org

    Saturn reached opposition on August 1st, and Jupiter did so on August 19th. So this month they're at their closest, biggest, and brightest of the year. See "Saturnian Challenges" starting on page 52 of the July Sky & Telescope, also "Action at Jupiter" in the August issue, page 50, and "Dog Days with the Gas Giants" on page 40 of August.
  2. columbiagorgenews.com

    Plus, we greet Jupiter and Saturn as they move into the evening sky. The beautiful ringed planet Saturn will make its closest approach to us this year on Aug. 14. At that time the Earth will be right "between" the Sun and Saturn.
  3. duluthnewstribune.com

    August is a time of transition. After a long spell in the morning sky, Jupiter and Saturn become full-fledged evening planets that climb higher and become more obvious with each passing night.
  4. skyandtelescope.org

    FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 For months, most of the naked-eye planets have been hanging out in the early morning sky. Now Saturn becomes the first of the crew to return to evening view as early as late twilight. See below. It shines higher through the rest of the night. Saturn emerges low in the southeast as twilight fades.
  5. skyandtelescope.org

    Aug 16, 2024On Saturday morning August 17th Mars and Jupiter still shine1.4° apart, about a finger's width at arm's length. They passed 0.3° apart on August 14th. SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 As summer progresses and Arcturus moves down the western evening sky, the kite figure of Boötes that sprouts up from Arcturus tilts to the right (depending on your latitude).
  6. travelandleisure.com

    Aug 1, 2023August 26-27: Saturn at Opposition See Saturn during its closest approach to Earth, known as opposition, overnight from August 26-27. During this period, the planet will appear at its brightest ...
  7. universemagazine.com

    Aug 27, 2024Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune line up in the sky. They will be best visible on August 28. However, you will need a small telescope to see some of these planets. Parade of planets on August 28. Source: phys.org Parade of planets on August 28. On August 28, you can see a parade or rather the lining up of six planets in the sky.
  8. August is a time of transition. Jupiter and Saturn move into the evening sky, while Venus heads for the sun, soon to be lost in the glare of morning twilight. Mars affords a fine opportunity to spot the remote planet Uranus. Although the full moon will spoil the month's biggest astronomical event −

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