Have you noticed a bright "star" in the Eastern evening sky? That’s Saturn! On Sept. 21, the planet is at its closest and brightest for the year because of something called an opposition. Here's what that means ⬇️ | NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Just like Earth, Saturn also has aurorae! Find out more about the ringed planet's aurorae in the latest Inside the Image episode. Saturn is one of Hubble's frequent targets, and now's a good time for you to see it, too! This weekend, Saturn is at "opposition" – meaning it appears at its closest and brightest, while Earth is right between Saturn and the Sun, temporarily lined up. For more September skywatching tips from NASA: https://go.nasa.gov/3IhRRGv | NASA's Hubble Space Telescope