Scheduled air date: 2003 Nov 03-09

The ringed planet Saturn is nearing its closest, brightest and northern-most
conjunction with Earth in almost 30 years! It is presently visible in the
constellation Gemini, and will be visited by the Waning Gibbous Moon on the
nights of November 12th and 13th.
(Shown around 10:30 PM for mid-northern latitudes.)
If you wish to view illustrations for other episodes, please see our Star Gazer Illustrated directory.
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