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When we see Saturn going through a period of apparent retrograde motion, it means
both Saturn and Earth are moving backwards in their orbits of the Sun, with the Earth moving faster than Saturn.
Saturn and Earth must be on opposite sides of the Sun.
Earth is passing Saturn in its orbit, meaning Saturn appears to move backwards.
Both planets are on the same side of the Sun.
the gravitational effect of the Sun on Saturn causes it to reverse its rotation and hence orbital direction.
Saturn is temporarily moving backward in its orbit of the Sun.
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