Rings of SaturnIn August 1992, a person walked through Suffolk seeking relief from emptiness. The journey brought a sense of freedom but also a chilling a...
13 Apr, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
Saturn to be brightest and closest to Earth tomorrow: Check viewing time in IndiaOn September 21st, Saturn will reach opposition, appearing at its brightest and largest as Earth aligns between it and the sun. Visible thr...
20 Sep, 2025, 11.29 AM IST
Are Saturn’s rings about to vanish for a while? Scientists reveal reason behind magical cosmic choreography you can witness this monthSaturn’s iconic rings will seem to vanish on March 23, 2025, as the planet’s tilt aligns perfectly with Earth. This phenomenon occurs every...
09 Mar, 2025, 05.20 PM IST
How old are Saturn's rings? Study suggests they could be 4.5 billion years old, just like the planetNew research suggests Saturn's rings may be as old as the planet itself, challenging previous estimates. Scientists found micrometeoroid im...
17 Dec, 2024, 12.00 PM IST
Saturn shines bright: Here’s how to watch the ringed planet as it comes closest to EarthSaturn, the awe-inspiring planet adorned with its distinctive rings, is poised to illuminate the night sky from Sunday onwards. Here’s till...
28 Aug, 2023, 11.59 AM IST
NASA's James Webb telescope unveils stunning images of Saturn's atmosphere, galaxiesThe James Webb Telescope has revealed new insights into Saturn's atmospheric properties, uncovering that the planet appears extremely dark ...
07 Jul, 2023, 05.16 PM IST
Saturn visuals show the ring ‘shining bright’, NASA astronomers note surprising detailsNew images of Saturn have emerged and the visuals are helping NASA astronauts in figuring out more specific details about the Ringed Planet.
05 Jul, 2023, 12.39 PM IST
- After revealing Saturn, Cassini set for final dive on September 15
New York, Sep 11 (IANS) Nasa's robotic spacecraft Cassini that has been orbiting Saturn for 13 years is set for a final dive towards the pl...
11 Sep, 2017, 12.22 PM IST
- Cassini set for second dive between Saturn and its rings
Washington, May 2 (IANS) Cassini is set for its second dive through the narrow gap between the planet Saturn and its rings on Tuesday at 3....
02 May, 2017, 11.00 AM IST
- Google Doodle marks Cassini's first 'Grand Finale' dive
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) As the Cassini spacecraft starts its first dive through the narrow gap between Saturn and its rings on Wednesday...
26 Apr, 2017, 11.25 AM IST
NASA's Saturn probe begins 'Grand Finale' of 20-year journeyCassini's particle detectors will sample icy ring particles being funnelled into the atmosphere by Saturn's magnetic field.
05 Apr, 2017, 01.25 PM IST
NASA Saturn mission begins 'ring-grazing orbits'Launched in 1997, Cassini has been touring the Saturn system since arriving there in 2004 for an up-close study of the planet, its rings an...
01 Dec, 2016, 01.16 PM IST
NASA probe set to fly closest ever to Saturn's ringsEngineers at NASA have been pumping up the spacecraft's orbit around Saturn this year to increase its tilt with respect to the planet's equ...
23 Nov, 2016, 01.01 PM IST
- NASA's Cassini probe set to fly closest to Saturn rings
Washington, Nov 23 (IANS) NASA said its Cassini mission is set to begin on November 30 a daring set of "ring-grazing" orbits, during which ...
23 Nov, 2016, 11.05 AM IST
- Cassini gets ready for closest-ever observations of Saturn
Washington, Sep 16 (IANS) NASA's Cassini spacecraft has entered the final year of its epic voyage during which it will make the the closest...
16 Sep, 2016, 11.10 AM IST
Origin of Saturn's F ring and satellites foundIn 1979, Pioneer 11 discovered the F ring located just outside the main ring system that extends tens of thousands of kilometres.
13 Sep, 2015, 01.11 PM IST
Saturn's outermost ring much bigger than thoughtThe ring, called the 'Phoebe ring', is believed to contain dust and ice particles ejected from Saturn's outer moon, Phoebe, after micromete...
14 Jun, 2015, 01.11 PM IST