Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Saturn is already visible in the post-sunset night sky, but ...

Take the chance in September to get outside and gaze at planets. Neptune is in full opposition this month, and while Saturn's full opposition happened earlier this month, it's still visible if you ...

Saturn's rings will appear to have disappeared if you catch a glimpse of the planet through the eyepiece of a telescope on the night of Nov. 23 — but don't worry, you'll be witnessing an illusion!