Today, October 4, 2026, Saturn reaches its opposition. This means that the Earth passes directly between the sun and Saturn, which means that the ringed planet is exactly on the opposite side of the Earth in relation to the sun. In the picture, the planet is seen in the middle just above the trees. In binoculars you can see a tendency to rings. It shines with a significantly calmer light compared to the stars, slightly red in color. The picture shows a cliff illuminated with UV light and the feeling is like looking over an ocean with illuminated islands in the tropics. But it is lichens that fluoresce in fantastic colors.
Carpe Noctem
A blog about astrophotography and astronomical events.
söndag 4 oktober 2026
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Mushrooms & Saturn
Small mushrooms hiding in the grass with planet Saturn above. You see the planet as a bright "star" low to the left of the tree.
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