Starwatch: how to spot Saturn as it makes it closest approach to Earth this year

October 3, 2026 · 5:00 pm 2 sources

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• Starwatch: how to spot Saturn as it makes it closest approach to Earth this year
  The Guardian · October 5, 2026 05:00
  The planet looks like a moderately bright, creamy-white object and is easily visible to the naked eye This week offers an excellent opportunity to track down Saturn. The giant planet, situated about 10 times further from the sun than the Earth, reached opposition on 4 October. In this…

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• Q&A: An Earth-like planet with two suns?
  Phys.org · October 3, 2026 17:00
  A nearby star system with two suns could potentially support an Earth-sized planet in a region where liquid water could exist, according to a new paper examining the dynamics of the system.