Saturn, moon conjunction Wednesday night

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Aquarius constellation

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Saturn and a nearly full moon will rise in southeastern skies just after sunset in the Aquarius constellation.

The pair will remain in the sky the entire night , setting in the west well after sunset on Wednesday ( Aug. 21 ) Saturn and the moon will also experience what's known as a conjunction.

The conjunction will occur at 11:01 p.m. ET ( 0301 GMT on Aug. 21 )..

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