But still, it just seemed especially dim. Then I remembered: Saturn’s brilliant rings are disappearing—at least they are from our perspective here on Earth. The normally broad rings presently ...

In three months, Saturn's iconic, icy rings will appear to disappear, giving you a preview of what the planet could look like 100 million to 300 million years from now. On March 23, an optical ...

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

On March 23, Saturn’s rings will appear nearly invisible for a few days as they align edge-on with Earth. This optical illusion occurs when the rings are seen from the side, making them appear thin ...

Scientists predict some jaw-dropping events heading our way. Get ready for Earth's magnetic field to do a fliparoo, which could mean crazy geomagnetic storms and power outages galore. Plus, in 40,000 ...

The best time to view Saturn's rings before the disappearance would have been late last year, when they were tilted at an around 9 degree angle. That angle has now decreased to around 3.7 degrees ...

A new study implies that in the past, moons in our solar system may have had rings just like planets do — deepening the mystery of why no ringed moons exist today. When you purchase through ...

Get ready for a year of jaw-dropping celestial events, starting with the ‘disappearance’ of Saturn’s rings. Eclipses, meteor showers, and planetary gatherings promise a year of cosmic wonder ...

The photo shows the progression of the moon moving in front of Saturn and masking the planet and its rings from Earth's view. The ringed planet disappears behind the unilluminated part of the moon ...

20 at 12:16 a.m. (0516 GMT), according to In-the-Sky.org. Want to see Saturn's rings? The Celestron NexStar 4SE is ideal for beginners wanting quality, reliable and quick views of celestial objects.

Binoculars or a telescope will allow you to see the moon's craters in sharp relief, and you'll even be able to spot Saturn's rings and moons. On Jan. 4, the moon will be a waxing crescent ...

“Look!” Elliette whispered. “See that bright yellow one up there? That’s Saturn. At this time of year, the path of its orbit means it sets before midnight. If we watch long enough, we’ll see it ...