From the September 2010 issue

Saturn and its rings return

November 2010: With each passing day, the ringed planet rises earlier and climbs higher before dawn paints the sky. Saturn's increasing altitude translates into improving views through a telescope.
By and | Published: September 27, 2010 | Last updated on May 18, 2023
November 2010 STM Saturn Rings
Saturn’s rings tilt more this month than they have in nearly 3 years, making for a stunning view of the ringed planet through any telescope.
NASA/ESA/Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)

With each passing day, the ringed planet rises earlier and climbs higher before dawn paints the sky. Saturn’s increasing altitude translates into improving views through a telescope.