Ice particles from Saturn’s rings are falling into the planet’s atmosphere. In part because the particles vaporize, energy is released, heating up and making the sky glow at ultraviolet wavelengths, ...

It seems intuitive that an opaque material should contain more stuff than a more translucent substance. For example, muddier water has more suspended particles of dirt in it than clearer water.

Saturn and its rings will undergo a drastic change in the coming months, at least as the planet is seen from Earth. Here's what's going on. Saturn's rings to disappear by March. Why? Saturn's rings, ...

(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 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 ...

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

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 ...