Tonight Saturn is supposed to be closest to Earth than ever before. They say that we are going to be able to see itwith the naked eye. How will I be able to pick it out of the sky? And do'nt tell me look for the rings.
2007-02-09 00:57:29 · 5 answers · asked by Kelz 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Saturn looks like a bright star that doesn't twinkle. Currently, it is close to the constellation of Leo and is pretty close to Regulus. So look for two bright stars together. The brighter one will be Saturn.
2007-02-09 01:06:25 · answer #1 · answered by mathematician 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can ALWAYS see Saturn with the naked eye. It's not closer than ever before, it comes close to Earth every few years. It's in the constellation Leo, which is to the left of Orion. It's the bright orangy one that's not twinkling.
2007-02-09 10:16:47 · answer #2 · answered by eri 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It will be a very bright "star" You will notice that the stars twinkle,but Saturn will not. Also you need to have a rough idea where to look. Look Southward and if it is at the closest to Earth then it will be at its highest in the sky at about midnight.
2007-02-09 09:04:03 · answer #3 · answered by rscanner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use the source to find it in the sky. Then just look for it with your eyes. It will be an extra star in the constellation of Leo.
2007-02-09 09:05:29 · answer #4 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a computer program you can but called "Starry Nights", that allows you to tell the position of all the planets on any specific time and date from any location (very cool - you should check it out).
2007-02-09 09:53:59 · answer #5 · answered by Dr Dave P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋