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2026 April

The first observation of Saturn for this apparition was made by Trevor Barry on April 26, followed by observations made on April 27. On both dates, the planet was low and images were taken with both an IR filter (IR >685nm) and a methane filter. The south face of the rings is now tilted towards the Sun and the Earth, and the Cassini Division was visable in each ansae. The EZ was bright in IR but only the northern half was brighter in methane with a prominent EZB also visible in methane.

2026 May

During May, further observations were made by Trevor Barry, i.e. on May 3, 10, 18 and 20, again with IR (>685 nm) and methane (890nm) filters. With improving conditions as the planet became higher, more detail was recorded including more belts and zones. On May 3, Dione’s shadow was recorded in transit. On May 18, some light spots were recorded at approximately -7 degrees, -43 degrees and 60 degrees. On May 20, Trevor made a remarkable observation recording spokes on Ring B using both the IR and Methane filters. An animation of these images is shown below.

2026 June.

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