Saturn's rings will appear to have disappeared if you catch a glimpse of the planet through the eyepiece of a telescope on ...

Saturn’s rings are not the permanent fixture they appear to be through a backyard telescope. Planetary scientists now agree ...

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

(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 ...

Catching an unobstructed view of Saturn’s rings from our planet will become nearly impossible in the next couple of years. The iconic rings are set to disappear from view briefly in 2025 due to the ...

Saturn’s awesome rings – thin bands of orbiting water ice and rock particles – are one of the massive planet’s most distinctive characteristics. They’re also one of its biggest mysteries. Unlike the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. This article is more than 5 years old. Cassini's view of ...

Saturn's rings do cast shadows on the planet. These shadows are hard to see from Earth due to the rings' position and atmospheric interference. The shadows are most visible when the rings are tilted ...