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Titan Throws Shade on Saturn: Take advantage of an infrequent opportunity to watch the satellite's shadow transit the Ringed Planet's disk.

  • Published In: Sky & Telescope, 2025, v. 149, n. 5. P. 48 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: King, Bob 3 of 3

Abstract

In May 2025, Sky & Telescope highlights the rare opportunity to witness Titan's shadow transit Saturn, occurring every 15 years when Saturn's rings are nearly edge-on. Titan, Saturn's largest moon, with a dense atmosphere and liquid ethane seas, casts a pinprick shadow on Saturn's cloud tops. The article also discusses the Eta Aquariid meteor shower and provides details on observing Jupiter's moons and the Great Red Spot. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sky & Telescope. 2025/05, Vol. 149, Issue 5, p48
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0037-6604
  • Accession Number:183015374
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