Get started on a journey of discovery and wonder! Astronomy for Kids » Intro to the Sky » Urban Skies » Equipment » Glossary » Saturn to make its best appearance of the year Saturn's opposition, March 21, marks the best time of year to view the ringed planet because it lies closest to Earth and thus appears its biggest and brightest. Astronomy magazine has all the tools you need to get the most of this great observing opportunity. Recent Articles Soyuz landing caps milestone space station mission 03/18/2010 Astronomers discover most primitive supermassive black holes known 03/18/2010 First temperate exoplanet sized up 03/17/2010 More news » News Feed | What is RSS? April 2010: How many civilizations lurk in the cosmos? This month's issue of Astronomy magazine breaks down the search for life in our galaxy, delves into the secrets of our solar system's edge, explains how an astroimager was able to visualize prehistoric sunrises, reviews the Meade 6-inch ETX-LS, and more. Video categories Product showcase Astronomy update How to Trips and tours General See more videos » A satisfied astronomy group 03/18/2010 10:41 AM Astronomy Magazine’s observatory sees the light 03/17/2010 10:11 AM 7 quick facts about Celestron 03/12/2010 03:51 PM Observing podcast: Double star Algieba, Saturn, and the Eight-Burst Nebula March 19-26, 2010: The double star Algieba makes a great target for all observers, while Saturn and the Eight-Burst Nebula provide nice targets for telescope owners. Listen Subscribe to podcast » Podcast archive » Astronomy magazine subscribers have exclusive access to this premium content and more. Share your opinions and images or get advice from other Astronomy.com members. Go » Is light pollution an issue where you live? Yes, I'm lucky to see the Moon. Yes, I can identify bright stars. Yes, I can make out the Little Dipper. Not at all, the Milky Way is my light pollution.    Show Results » Customer service » Letter to the editor » Submit a group or event »