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Saturn: where is it right now?

Saturn is 8.434 AU (1.26 billion km) from Earth right now and 9.434 AU (1.41 billion km) from the Sun. Light takes 1 h 10 min to get there. ()

The ringed gas giant, so light for its size that its average density is lower than water’s. Its largest moon, Titan, is the only moon with a thick atmosphere.

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Saturn facts

Distance from Earth now
8.434 AU (1.26 billion km)
Distance from the Sun now
9.434 AU (1.41 billion km)
Light time from Earth
1 h 10 min
Mean radius
58,232 km (9.140 × Earth)
Mass
5.683 × 10^26 kg
Surface gravity
11.19 m/s² (1.14 g)
Escape velocity
36.1 km/s
Rotation period
10.7 hours
Year (orbit around the Sun)
29.46 years (10,759 days)
Average distance (semi-major axis)
9.537 AU (1.43 billion km)
Orbital eccentricity
0.0552
Inclination to the ecliptic
2.49°
Next closest approach to Earth
18 October 2027 — 8.326 AU (1.25 billion km)

Positions from NASA JPL Horizons; physical constants from the IAU and JPL. Distances are centre to centre.

Saturn: questions people ask

How far is Saturn from Earth right now?

As of 4 October 2026, Saturn is 8.434 AU (1.26 billion km) from Earth; light takes 1 h 10 min to cover that distance. Over the next 30 years the distance ranges from about 8.029 AU (1.20 billion km) to 11.05 AU (1.65 billion km).

When is Saturn closest to Earth next?

Around 18 October 2027, when it comes within 8.326 AU (1.25 billion km) of Earth (calculated from NASA JPL Horizons orbits).

How long is a year on Saturn?

Saturn takes 29.46 years (10,759 days) to orbit the Sun once, at an average distance of 9.537 AU (1.43 billion km).

How long is a day on Saturn?

Saturn rotates once every 10.7 hours relative to the stars.

How big is Saturn compared to Earth?

Saturn’s radius is 58,232 km, 9.14 times Earth’s, and its surface gravity is 1.14 times Earth’s (11.19 m/s²).