Saturn dominates the evening sky’ crossing the meridian at about ten in the evening local time. The ringed planet will be in opposition to the Sun on September 8. As autumn begins, the ringed planet will rise in the east at sunset. It’s always a treat to see the rings. I am always amused and pleased at the reaction when someone gets a look through a telescope for the first time. Oh yes, it is quite possible to see Saturn’s rings, even in a small telescope. But you might need a little guidance if you have not tried before. Sky & Telescope magazine offers this help.