Saturn and Neptune reach opposition, looking their best for the year. Jupiter and Venus shine bright before dawn, as does the zodiacal light.

Three of the new moons orbit in the same direction as Saturn’s rotation, while the other 17 move the other way—something that likely reflects how the space rocks were first snared by the planet.

What caused Saturn’s strange spell of storms in 2018? Researchers have uncovered a new category of giant storm on Saturn’s surface. By Katherine J. Wu Monday, October 21, 2019 NOVA Next ...