Planets don't get much more iconic than Saturn. But if you managed to see it through a backyard telescope right now, you wouldn't see its rings.
SpaceX plans to make spaceflight history this month, by launching the first crewed mission to explore Earth's polar regions.
On 23 March 2025, Saturn's rings seemed to vanish from sight due to a rare event known as a ring plane crossing. This ...
Every 13 to 15 years, Saturn's rings align perfectly with Earth's line of sight, making them appear nearly invisible. Given ...