Saturn’s rings are not the permanent fixture they appear to be through a backyard telescope. Planetary scientists now agree that the planet is actively losing ring material, and over astronomical ...

Saturn might be the most breathtaking planet in our entire solar system—and somehow it still feels underrated. Beyond the ...

Saturn’s iconic rings will seem to “disappear” for a couple of days starting this weekend — at least from our vantage point on Earth. The rings won’t actually vanish, but for a short time, the angle ...

Planetary rings explained: composition, formation theories, and a comparison of Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune’s rings.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Saturn will appear without its iconic ring system on the night of Nov. 23. | Credit: NASA ...

During the weekend, the orbits of Earth and Saturn will combine to create an interplanetary optical illusion for anyone with a good telescope and clear skies. By Tom Metcalfe If you head into your ...

A rare alignment between Earth and Saturn will make the gas giant’s rings appear so thin that they’ll be nearly invisible. Reading time 2 minutes Stargazers with backyard telescopes may notice ...

The rings of Saturn will temporarily “disappear” this weekend, though most stargazers will be unlikely to see it. The rings are not actually going away, but will be imperceptible because the ...

In November 2024 I was interviewed for a marvelous NPR podcast called Living On Earth about my latest popular science book, Under Alien Skies. While prepping for the show, one of the producers asked ...

Saturn's rings will appear to have disappeared if you catch a glimpse of the planet through the eyepiece of a telescope on the night of Nov. 23 — but don't worry, you'll be witnessing an illusion!

If you head into your backyard this weekend and set up your telescope, the giant planet Saturn will be there for you to see. “Saturn is a spectacular object to look at,” said Damian Peach, an English ...