Astronomy Picture of the Day . ... Credit: Pete Lawrence ( Digital-Astronomy ) Explanation: The March 3rd total lunar eclipse was widely viewed by denizens of planet Earth. But only a day before, well placed observers could also watch a lunar occultation of Saturn as the planet passed behind the nearly Full Moon. ... Publications with keywords: Saturn - saturn rings - occultation - Moon . Publications with words: Saturn - saturn rings - occultation - Moon . ... Saturn s Ancient Rings . ...