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We might have been completely wrong about the origin of Saturn's rings, new study claims
Computer modeling suggests Saturn's rings are billions of years older than previous research suggests — but the new findings are up for debate.
Saturn's moon Titan may have a 6-mile-thick crust of methane ice — could life be under there?
A 6-mile-think shell of methane ice on Saturn's moon Titan could assist in the hunt for life signs arising from this moon's vast subsurface ocean.
How many moons does Jupiter have?
How many moons does Jupiter have? Scientists have discovered dozens of them, but the answer may be more complicated than it seems.
Why NASA is sending the Europa Clipper to search for aliens near Jupiter
In the coming weeks, NASA's Europa Clipper will take off on a long journey to Jupiter's moon Europa. The icy moon could potentially host alien life — and there's only one way to find out.
Earth once wore a Saturn-like ring, study of ancient craters suggests
The ring could be responsible for a prolonged drop in temperatures millions of years ago.
Saturn at opposition: How to see the ringed planet at its biggest and brightest this week
Saturn will enter opposition on Sept. 7 and 8, orbiting on the opposite side of Earth as the sun. Here's everything you need to know to spot Saturn at its peak size and brightness this week.
See the moment the blue supermoon 'gobbled up' Saturn in epic astrophotography image
Overnight on Aug. 20-21, the full 'Sturgeon Supermoon' briefly occulted, or passed in front of, Saturn, snuffing the ringed planet's light from the sky. An epic new astrophotography image captures the entire spectacle from start to finish.
The blue supermoon will 'swallow' Saturn tonight — here's when the rare 'lunar occultation' begins
Here's everything you need to know to see the moon as it occults, or passes completely in front of, the bright planet Saturn tonight.
