Saturn's rings tilt out of view every fourteen to seventeen Earth years. In 2032, they will be at their best again during ...

Earth crosses through Saturn’s “ring plane,” making the gas giant’s most iconic feature become nearly invisible ...

Saturn's renowned rings have seemingly "disappeared" from view starting this week. This rare planetary event has happened as the ringed giant aligns edge-on with Earth for the first time since 2009.

This vibrant image of Saturn highlights its colourful bands and iconic rings. Captured by NASA, it offers a stunning view of the ringed giant.

Why does Saturn’s ring become invisible? The phenomenon occurs because Saturn maintains a 26.7-degree axial tilt. As it orbits the Sun over its 29.4-year cycle, the rings appear to change orientation.

Saturn has 128 more moons than astronomers previously thought - The sixth planet from the Sun now has a grand total of 274 ...

The iconic rings of Saturn have disappeared but don’t worry, they haven’t gone anywhere. This week, a rare cosmic event ...

Astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Suni Williams returned home safely on March 18 after being stranded on the International ...

On 23 March 2025, Saturn's rings seemed to vanish from sight due to a rare event known as a ring plane crossing. This phenomenon happens every 15 years when the rings align edge-on with Earth ...

Astronomers have discovered a panoply of new moons orbiting Saturn, bringing the ringed gas giant's total up to 274 moons—far ...

Our current view of Saturn means we're looking at the gas giant's famous rings edge on, making it impossible for telescopes on Earth to see them. This phenomenon is called a "ring plane crossing ...

Saturn, the sixth planet from the Sun, captivates scientists with its massive size, stunning rings, and diverse moons.