Saturn
Jupiter and Saturn megastorms could reveal exoplanets' secrets
Researchers have found that storms on Saturn might rage for longer than expected, and are different from those on its neighbor Jupiter.
This is what alien life in our solar system might look like
Researchers are "pretty excited" academic Frank Postberg told Newsweek, after finding signs of phosphates, essential for life, on one of Saturn's moons.
NASA detects water plume the size of U.S. streaming from Saturn's moon
The discovery has scientists excited about the possibility of alien life on icy Enceladus, one of Saturn's 100-plus moons.
NASA tests robot snakes to send to other planets
These snake-shaped robots, called EELS, could one day explore the subsurface ocean of Saturn's moon Enceladus in search of life.
Watch as all the planets in the solar system align
The planetary parade will likely only be visible until December 31 as Mercury rapidly fades.
All the planets in the solar system have aligned
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn can be seen with the naked eye, while Uranus and Neptune can be observed with binoculars or a telescope.
Missing Moon Believed Responsible for Saturn's Rings
The absent moon, called Chrysalis, might also explain why the planet tilts slightly in its spin.
Fact Check: Did Cassini Film a Hexagonal Spot on Saturn's North Pole?
The Cassini mission, which spent 13 years exploring the Saturn System, revolutionized our understanding of the Solar System's second-largest planet and its moons.
What Time Will the Planets Align in June? When to See Rare Phenomenon
In June, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will all be visible in the sky in the same order as they orbit the sun—for the first time in 18 years.
Why Rare Planet Alignment Is 'Extra Special' Solar Event
The five planets, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn—will all be visible at once throughout the month of June in the same order as they orbit the sun.
Star struck: Amateur Astronomer Teams Discover Supernovae, Storms on Saturn
Australia's Astronomical Society has awarded its revered Page Medal to two amateur astronomy projects for the first time in its history.
After DeLorean's Comeback, These 10 Brands Should Be Next
Imagine Studebakers, Pontiacs and AMCs on American streets again.
Saturn Has Its Own Northern Lights—Scientists Finally Know How They Happen
As well as explaining how light shows illuminate Saturn's skies, recent findings solve the decades-long mystery of why the length of the planet's day changed.
Astronomers Find 366 New Worlds, Including Two That Are Unusually Close
The 366 exoplanets were found by an algorithm that searched 800 million images of stars taken by NASA's Kepler Space Telescope in its K2 mission.
Amazing Photos Show Moon, Saturn, Venus, Jupiter Lining Up in the Sky
Stargazers are also being treated to the sight of the moon approaching and then bypassing each of the three planets this week.
Incredible Photos Show Saturn at Its Closest to Earth in 2021
The ringed gas giant put on a show for Earth this week, in a treat for astrophotographers who took to social media to share their images.
Spectacular NASA Images Show Seasons Changing on Saturn
Saturn experiences seasons just like the Earth, although they last for significantly longer than those on our planet.
How to See Jupiter, Saturn and Mercury Cosying up in the Sky This Month
The event follows the conjunction of Jupiter and Mercury, which aligned on the morning of Friday March 5.
Full Cold Moon to Rise Days Before Peak of Quadrantids Meteor Shower
This type of moon marks the start of the winter astronomical calendar.
Photos Show Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn Making 'Christmas Star'
The gas giants appeared to come closer than they had done for almost 400 years on Monday, days before Christmas.
What Is The Deal With December 21? Christmas Star Sparks Memes
Jupiter and Saturn are set to appear close together in the sky in a major celestial event known as the Great Conjunction.
The Meaning of Winter Solstice As It Coincides With the Great Conjunction
This year's December solstice will coincide with the bright planets forming what has been dubbed a "Christmas star."
Winter Solstice Great Conjunction Google Doodle Shows 'Christmas Star'
Saturn and Jupiter will be at their closest for 400 years on December 21.
Jupiter-Saturn 'Christmas Star' to Coincide With Winter Solstice, Ursids
Great conjunctions of Jupiter and Saturn are rare, occurring once every two decades or so.
Fall Equinox Comes As Gas Giants Jupiter and Saturn Pair up in the Sky
In the Northern Hemisphere, the September equinox marks the beginning of what's set to be quite an eventful astronomical fall.
Stunning NASA image shows Saturn's Northern Hemisphere in Summertime
Two of Saturn's many moons, Mimas and Enceladus, can be seen in the Hubble image.
How to see Five Planets and the Moon In the Night Sky This Weekend
If you want to see the spectacle, you will need to head outside around an hour before sunrise on Sunday.
Saturn's Moon Titan Drifting Away From Planet 100 Times Faster Than Thought
The finding could shed light on the long-debated issue of when Saturn's rings and moons formed.
Moon Comes in Near Alignment With Jupiter, Saturn and Mars This Week
Meteor showers are celestial events in which several shooting stars appear to originate from a single point in the sky.
NASA: Organic Compounds Are Coming From Saturn's Moon Enceladus
Data from the Cassini mission have revealed molecules in ice grains emanating from the icy, water-rich world.