The ringed planet will be at its closest approach to Earth and its face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. It will be brighter than any other time of the year and will be visible all night long.
The ringed planet will be at its closest approach to Earth and its face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. It will be brighter than any other time of the year and will be visible all night long. This is the best time to view and photograph Saturn and its moons.
Free
Phone: 301-258-6160
Email: museum@gaithersburgmd.gov
2016/06/03 - 2016/06/03
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Parking: Handicapped parking is available at the park. Other parking is available at St. Martin’s lot at the corner of DeSellum and Route 355 (2 blocks)nFacilities: Observatory Park does not have restroom facilities.nFlashlights with a white light are not permitted.
Observatory Park
100 DeSellum Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877