All articles tagged with #shadow transit
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Space
The shadow of Saturn's moon Titan will transit the planet on September 20, offering a rare astronomical event visible with telescopes, just before Saturn reaches opposition on September 21, when it is closest and brightest in the sky.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Space
The shadow of Saturn's moon Titan will cross Saturn's cloud tops on September 4, visible from Earth with suitable telescopes, offering a rare astronomical event that occurs only once every 15 years.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Space
On August 19, a rare shadow transit of Titan across Saturn will be visible in the early morning, offering a unique celestial event that can be observed with a good telescope, as Titan's shadow sweeps across Saturn's cloud tops during a rare alignment occurring roughly every 15 years.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Space
Amateur astronomer Efrain Morales captured a stunning image of Titan's shadow crossing Saturn during a rare transit event on July 18, 2025, an event visible with telescopes and occurring roughly every 15 years, with upcoming transits scheduled through October. Larger telescopes provide clearer views, and space enthusiasts are encouraged to observe or photograph these celestial phenomena.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Space
On July 18, early risers can observe the rare shadow of Saturn's moon Titan crossing Saturn's cloud tops, an event occurring only once every 15 years, best viewed with an 8-10 inch telescope under good conditions, and followed by several more transits until October.