Planetary rings explained: composition, formation theories, and a comparison of Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune’s rings.

The best night of the year to see Saturn shining over Indiana happens this week as the ringed planet makes its closest approach to Earth. You should be able to spot Saturn in the night sky with just ...

First detected in 2004, the dwarf planetHaumeaquickly stood out due to its rapid rotation and elongated form. But the 2017 discovery of a ring system around it added a new level of complexity to an ...

We’ve been many months without a bright planet in the night sky, but that’s all about to change! On the night of Sunday, Sept. 21, the ringed planet Saturn officially returns to the evening sky, and ...

At its closest and brightest, the planet Saturn can be spotted without a telescope between Sept. 20 and 21 Science Photo Library RF/Getty Grab your telescopes, ‘cause the ringed planet is putting on a ...

Yahoo Racing is powered by Motorsport Network, providing expert reporting, analysis, and insider access across the world’s top racing series. AUSTIN, Texas – An enigmatic object detected five years ...

Astronomers have discovered what they think may be another moon orbiting a distant dwarf planet called Quaoar. This small, icy, egg-shaped planet in the far reaches of our solar system, beyond Neptune ...

Saturn reaches opposition at 2 A.M. EDT, visible all night and offering stunning views of its rings and moons. The ringed planet now rises around sunset and is highest around local midnight, when it ...