Saturn will put on a show for professional and backyard astromers alike, and be the brightest and closest it has been to Earth all year.

On Sunday, Sept. 21, Saturn will be at opposition , meaning the Earth will align itself between the ringed planet and he sun, according to NASA .

In the morning sky, Venus and Jupiter will also be visible in the east, but Saturn will be "incredibly bright in the sky," the agency stated in its video " What's Up: September 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA ."

The planet will be so bright that stargazers will be able to see it with the naked eye, according to NASA.

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