Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Saturn Opposite the Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 25, 2025 is “Saturn Opposite the Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jin Wang). The original explanation runs about 142 words.

Saturn Opposite the Sun
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jin Wang Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“This year Saturn was at opposition on September 21, opposite the Sun in planet Earth’s sky. At its closest to Earth, Saturn was also at its brightest of the year, rising as the Sun set and shining above the horizon all night long among the fainter stars of the constellation Pisces.”

— APOD editors, September 25, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 25, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jin Wang
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 142 words

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