# The Sky Today on Thursday, October 22: Iapetus at superior conjunction

The Sky Today on Thursday, October 22: Iapetus at superior conjunction

via [Astronomy.com](https://www.astronomy.com/observing/the-sky-today-thursday-october-22-2026/)

Iapetus, Saturn's unique moon, has reached superior conjunction, a notable event in the sky. This event is of interest to sky-watchers because Iapetus has a distinctive orbit and rotation pattern that causes its brightness to vary significantly. Sky enthusiasts can look forward to learning more about Iapetus and other celestial events in the full Sky This Week column.

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Updated: 2026-10-22T23:00:31.312Z