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Saturn, like Earth, experiences seasons because its axis is tilted relative to its orbit around the Sun. This tilt means different parts of the planet receive more direct sunlight at various times of the year. The story mentions Saturn's southern hemisphere becoming visible, which is a seasonal change allowing us to observe its pole more clearly.
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