Astronomical event: Planet ‘Shani’ to come closest to Blue Planet on Sunday after 10 years

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Kanpur, 25 August: Many astronomical events came to the fore in the month of August this year and once again there will be an astronomical event on Sunday. This astronomical event is going to happen between Earth and Saturn.

According to the Meteorological Department, on August 27, after 10 years, the planet Saturn will be closest to the Earth and the ring of Saturn will be seen in the sky.

Meteorologist Dr. SN Sunil Pandey of Chandrashekhar Azad University of Agricultural Technology told on Friday that August 2023 is considered to be a very important month for astronomical events. Another important astronomical event is going to happen this month, in which people will be able to see the planet Saturn and its rings for the whole night after sunset. This event will happen on August 27 and the great thing about this astronomical event happening after 10 years is that people will be able to see other satellites of Saturn along with this ring.

He told that at this time the planet Saturn will be closest to the Earth and will appear like a bright star i.e. like a ring. This planet can also be seen with normal eyes, although it will look like a bright star. If it is seen with a telescope, then this planet can be seen clearly and its picture can also be taken. During this time this planet would be looking very beautiful with light yellowness. This phenomenon will last overnight and will be visible till before sunrise.