During the weekend, the orbits of Earth and Saturn will combine to create an interplanetary optical illusion for anyone with ...

A rare alignment between Earth and Saturn will make the gas giant’s rings appear so thin that they’ll be nearly invisible.

(NEXSTAR) — Skywatchers have had a dazzling year so far, with a solar eclipse, the return of the ‘devil comet,’ and multiple chances to see the northern lights. The stunning sights will continue into ...

NASA’s Cassini spacecraft took this natural-color portrait on July 19, 2013, which is the first image to show Saturn, its moons and rings, plus Earth, Venus and Mars, all together. Saturn’s rings will ...

But even in its terminal months, Cassini was gathering steam for a last hurrah. During the final stages of its mission, Cassini executed a series of orbits that sent it weaving between Saturn and its ...

New NASA supercomputer simulations show that Saturn's rings may have been formed by a 'massive collision' of icy moons.

NASA has released an image of Saturn that highlights its rings in stunning detail. The James Webb Space Telescope captured the image on June 25 using a NIRCam (near-infrared camera). That camera ...

A new series of simulations from NASA and Durham and Glasgow universities could help us better understand the origin of Saturn's rings. The research in The Astrophysical Journal suggests that two ...

Saturn reached opposition on August 14, 2022, presenting an optimal viewing opportunity of its northern rings, which are currently 14° open. This is the best viewing opportunity until 2027. The rings' ...

It's 'spoke season' on Saturn when strange features appear in the planet's rings. The Hubble Space Telescope continues to ...

The planet’s trademark rings appear to have played a crucial role in crafting the color and shape of some of its smallest moons. ByKatherine J. Wu Thursday, March 28, 2019 NOVA WondersNOVA Wonders ...