Smithsonian Magazine7d
Saturn’s Rings Have ‘Disappeared’ in an Optical Illusion. Here’s Why We See This Temporary Vanishing Act
Earth crosses through Saturn’s “ring plane,” making the gas giant’s most iconic feature become nearly invisible ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation9d
Why have Saturn's rings disappeared from view?
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 ...
Which planet has the most moons? Saturn dethrones Jupiter.
The ringed gas giant Saturn has officially replaced Jupiter as the planet in our solar system with the most moons. The International Astronomical Union officially recognized 128 new moons orbiting ...