An unidentified object might have just crashed into Saturn
A bright flash on Saturn was captured by NASA’s Mario Rana on July 5, 2025. This marks the first time we’ve ever seen an object …
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Astronomers discover 62 more moons around Saturn, beating Jupiter again
Back in February, astronomers announced Jupiter had 12 more moons than previously believed, giving it the lead over Saturn with the most moons in the …
James Webb prepares for Saturn observations after fixing glitch
Earlier this year, NASA announced that it was investigating issues with James Webb’s Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI). This instrument plays a key role in Webb’s observations, …
Scientists might’ve found a missing element for life on Saturn’s moon Enceladus
The chances of life on Enceladus, one of Saturn’s moons, may have risen thanks to the discovery of a new important element within its oceans. …
A long-lost Moon may be responsible for Saturn’s rings
Saturn is one of the most stunning planets in our Solar System. Its beautiful rings make it stand out from just about every other planet …
5 planets will align in June: When and where to see the spectacular sight
The skies are giving us a rare and stunning sight this month, as a five-planet planetary parade will be visible in June of 2022. The …
Astronomers might’ve discovered why Saturn’s moon Titan looks like Earth
Titan looks suspiciously like our own planet when you observe it. However, Saturn’s moon and our own Earth couldn’t be any more different. Where landscapes …
Saturn changed colors, and Hubble was watching
Aside from Earth, Saturn is probably the most instantly recognizable of the planets in our solar system. It’s the only planet with bold, easily visible …
Saturn’s moon Titan may have the makings of early life
Saturn’s bizarre moon Titan has carbon-based compounds in its atmosphere that may be a precursor to life. The surface of Titan is covered in lakes …
Saturn’s icy moon is even more active than we thought
A study of Enceladus images from the Cassini orbiter has revealed new clues as to the age of the ice on different parts of the …
Hubble is still snapping gorgeous images despite its advanced age
The Hubble Space Telescope recently snapped one of the most incredible photos of Saturn ever. The image was captured on July 4th and shows Saturn, …
Saturn’s moon Titan is peacing out
Saturn’s moon Titan is drifting away from the planet at a faster rate than previously thought, according to data sent back by NASA’s Cassini orbiter. …
Saturn’s ice moon Enceladus has icy ‘tiger stripes,’ and scientists just figured out why
Of all the places in our solar system where life might be hiding out, Saturn’s frosty moon Enceladus might be the most tantalizing. The Moon …
Saturn’s moon Titan is like Earth, but insane
When NASA’s Cassini orbiter spent over a decade orbiting Saturn, the planet at the core of its mission wasn’t the only target of its observations. …
Saturn has 20 new moons, and they all need names
Earth’s singular moon has offered astronomers the opportunity to study the relationship between planets and the natural satellites that orbit them. In many ways, Earth’s …
The hunt for life on Saturn’s moon Enceladus just got a big boost
Of all the worlds in our solar system that may harbor some form of life, Saturn’s moon Enceladus may be the most exciting. The moon …
NASA snapped a new image of Saturn, and it’s a real stunner
Of all the planets in our solar system, most people would agree that Saturn is the most instantly recognizable. Its massive rings make it an …
Explosions may be responsible for the bizarre lakes on Saturn’s Titan
Scientists have learned a lot about Saturn’s moon Titan thanks to NASA’s Cassini spacecraft, which orbited the planet for well over a decade before NASA, …
NASA is sending a drone helicopter to Saturn’s Titan in search of life
If there’s one thing you can definitely say about NASA, it’s that they sure do like to plan ahead. Despite more pressing ambitions like returning …
NASA’s Cassini reveals more detail in Saturn’s rings
NASA’s Cassini mission officially ended way back in 2017. It was then that the spacecraft plunged into Saturn, destroying itself in a blaze of glory, …
Saturn’s moon Titan has a massive strip of water ice, and scientists don’t know why
Like many of the larger bodies in our solar system, Saturn’s massive moon Titan has long been of interest to astronomers due to its unique …
NASA’s Cassini discovers shockingly deep lakes on Saturn’s moon Titan
It’s been well over a year since NASA’s incredibly trusty Cassini probe performed its final act, plunging into Saturn’s atmosphere where it was obliterated by …
NASA discovers Saturn’s moons are caked in ring dust
NASA’s Cassini spacecraft has long since bitten the proverbial dust, but data it sent back years ago is now revealing how actual dust affects some …
NASA’s TESS exoplanet hunter just spotted a brand new ‘hot Saturn’
NASA TESS spacecraft has been in space for almost a year now, and it powerful imaging tools are definitely being put to work. As we …
At long last, scientists have determined how long Saturn’s days are
Determining the length of a single day on a planet is usually pretty easy. You just pick a landmark and wait for it to reach …
NASA’s Cassini spacecraft spotted fresh rainfall on Saturn’s moon Titan
NASA’s Cassini orbiter has been dead for well over a year now, but its incredible discoveries continue to trickle in as researchers pore over data …
NASA says Saturn’s rings are disappearing right before our eyes
Of all the planets in our Solar System, you’d have to agree that Saturn is the most immediately recognizable. With its iconic rings, you can …
