Saturn puts a ring on this year’s Harvest Moon
The ringed planet can be seen shining near the full Harvest Moon, just after the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Singapore stargazers will have the opportunity to witness Saturn alongside the Harvest Moon on September 25 and 26, according to Science Centre Singapore. The ringed planet will be visible near the full moon, appearing closest to the moon on the 26th. The Harvest Moon, as the full moon closest to the autumn equinox, traditionally offers more moonlight for farmers to continue working into the evening and harvest their crops.
The full moon is set to rise on the night of September 26, a day after the Mid-Autumn Festival, peaking at 12:49 am. From Earth, Saturn and the moon will appear to be separated by a vast physical distance, but the planet will seem to follow the moon through the night sky. The Science Centre Singapore recommends viewing Saturn with the naked eye if weather conditions permit.
However, a telescope will be needed to see the planet's rings. Visitors can view Saturn and the Harvest Moon together through telescopes located in the Science Centre Observatory and the Water Lily Pavilion in Jurong Lake Gardens, starting at 9 pm on September 25 and 26. The center's Celestial Nights program will offer stargazing sessions, moon viewing activities, a digital planetarium show, an illuminated night trail, and a silent disco in the main galleries.
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