Saturn's iconic rings will disappear in a rare celestial event

Why have Saturn's rings disappeared from view?

Planets don't get much more iconic than Saturn. But if you managed to see it through a backyard telescope right now, you wouldn't see its rings.

Where are Saturn's rings?

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Saturn's iconic rings will disappear in a rare celestial event

Saturn's iconic rings will temporarily disappear this weekend in a rare celestial event that hasn't happened since 2009.According to Space.com, the planet's rings align perfectly with Earth's line of sight every 13 to 15 years, making them appear nearly invisible. It's called the "ring plane crossing." The phenomenon will start on Sunday and extend for a few days. Saturn's rings will appear as a very thin line in the middle of the planet for a f…

Saturn's Famous Rings Will Disappear From View This Weekend

Skywatchers will get a rare chance to see Saturn in its full glory, without chunks of ice and rock swarming around it.

This 2025 was announced that the rings of the planet Saturn would cease to be visible to the inhabitants of planet Earth, at least for a time. It is a phenomenon that takes place every 13 or 16 years approximately; this year, they ceased to be visible from yesterday, March 23, 2025. If you seek to appreciate this phenomenon in a better way, we suggest that you use a suitable telescope or binoculars. From yesterday and in the coming weeks, you wi…