Saturn’s Titan Moon Shadow Transit

Due to the practically edge on tilt of Saturn, you will be able to see the moon Titan’s shadow transit a couple of times this September! As you look at Saturn, you will see Titan to the left of Saturn. As it gets closer, you will begin to see a black dot on the upper region of Saturn. You will not need a large telescope but clear transparent skies would be optimal. Good luck!

Saturn’s rise time: September 3rd: 8:27 PM ; September 19th, 7:22 PM

Times: September 3/4 -Ingress (beginning): 10:25 PM; Maximum: 12:09 AM; Egress (ending): 1:50 AM

September 19/20- Ingress: 10:09 PM; Maximum: 11:20 PM; Egress: 12:34 AM

Brian Martin in Riverside, California, captured this image on August 19, 2025 from https://earthsky.org/todays-image/titan-casts-a-shadow-on-saturn