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In April 2016, the above-reproduced meme began circulating on Facebook and Twitter, claiming that in May 2016 Saturn would appear prominently in the sky (alongside a mockup of the purported event): As with prior hoaxes involving a pink moon, a green moon, and various other events in the sky, the Saturn meme includes no supplementary information. The web site Sea and Sky maintains a comprehensive astronomy calendar. While the month of May 2016 was a fairly busy one in the sky (including an expected meteor shower and a transit of Mercury across the sun), no events involving Saturn are expected in that timeframe -- especially one that is obviously scientifically impossible. On 3 June 2016, the site has an event listed titled Saturn at Opposition, but while Saturn might be visible, it won't take over the sky: Despite the meme, there is no indication that simply looking out of a window during the day will provide a stunning view of Saturn on the horizon.
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