If you’re looking for a reason to step outside this weekend, the night sky has one: the Moon and Saturn are putting on a three-night ‘cosmic meetup’.
As the Moon glides across its regular path, it will appear to meet Saturn night after night, a slow, graceful “sky dance” that will be easy to watch with the naked eye. Moon–Saturn meet-up: What to expect From November 28 to 30, the Moon will move past Saturn, offering skywatchers in India a clear look at the ringed planet shining close to the lunar glow. This alignment happens because the Moon and planets follow nearly the same path in the sky, known as the ecliptic.
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Best time to watch (IST)
Step outside an hour after sunset (around 6:30–7:00 pm IST) and look toward the southern sky. On November 29, the 68% illuminated Moon will be less than 5° above Saturn, making the two appear unusually close. Saturn will shine as a steady, golden point. Though dimmer than Jupiter, it appears brighter than usual because it recently passed its closest approach to Earth in September. With a small telescope, you may get a narrow but clear glimpse of Saturn’s iconic rings. Neptune will also lie below the Moon on November 29, but it’s far too faint to see without stronger equipment. Also read: Earth now has two moons until 2083, NASA confirms
More to look for in the night sky This weekend offers more than just the Moon and Saturn: How the moon moves past Saturn The Moon reaches First Quarter phase on November 28 at 12:29 pm IST. Here’s what you can see about an hour after sunset: November 29 November 30 When is the next full moon? The next full moon will occur at 6:50 pm IST on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Known as the “Cold Moon,” “Long Nights Moon,” and “Moon Before Yule,” it will be a supermoon and the second-biggest full moon of 2025.
It is also the third full moon of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, stretching from late 2025 into early 2026. A weekend worth looking up
With the Moon positioned close to Saturn and multiple bright planets visible, the next few evenings offer one of the simplest and most rewarding skywatching opportunities, perfect for both beginners and regular stargazers alike.
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