Saturn's Moon Dione Crosses North of Ringed Planet on Friday, June 19
Looking for a sky event this week? Check out our full Sky This Week column. June 18: The Moon and the Sickle Saturn rules the early-morning sky, shining at 1st magnitude in otherwise dim Pisces the Fish. One of the ringed planet’s many moons, Dione, passes due north of Saturn the morning of June 19. The 10th-magnitude Continue reading "The Sky Today on Friday, June 19: Dione crosses due north of Saturn" The post The Sky Today on Friday, June 19: Dione crosses due north of Sat
On Friday, June 19, Saturn's moon Dione will pass directly north of the ringed planet, offering an observing opportunity for amateur astronomers. Saturn, a bright 1st-magnitude object in the dim constellation Pisces, will be visible in the early morning sky. Dione, a 10th-magnitude moon, will be observable near the planet. This celestial arrangement is part of a series of sky events detailed in the 'Sky This Week' column. The previous day, June 18, featured the Moon and the Sickle asterism. These events provide regular highlights for sky watchers.
The close passage of Saturn's moon Dione north of the planet on June 19 is a notable event for sky watchers.
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