While Saturn 's magnificent rings, spanning 175,000 miles (280,000 kilometres), are a familiar celestial marvel, scientists have now reported a groundbreaking discovery: the first observation of a ...

The rings of Saturn are among the wonders of our solar system, with a diameter of roughly 175,000 miles (280,000 kilometers) ...

Astronomers have found a developing ring system around Chiron, an icy body between Saturn and Uranus. This discovery provides ...

Though the rings appear solid from afar, they’re actually a dynamic, rotating system of icy debris. One theory suggests they may be remnants of a moon or comet torn apart by Saturn's immense gravity.

Spectators are in for a treat this week as they turn to the sky for a blue moon and a bright Saturn and Jupiter. According to NASA, the next full moon of the summer will occur on Sunday when the "blue ...

Juno does not fall into those protected categories, and was also zeroed-out on the President's fiscal year 2026 budget ...