
Lost Moon Could Solve Saturn’s Riddles
An icy moon torn apart in Saturn's gravitational field some 150 million years ago could explain why the planet's rings are so young and a host of other puzzles.

Planetary History Written in Saturn’s Rings
Saturn is subtly pulsing and oscillating — and those oscillations impose a pattern on its rings that could tell us about the planet’s history.

Saturn Hasn’t Always Had Rings
Analyses of data from Cassini’s final days suggest the rings are a late addition and use them to solve a Saturnian mystery.

How to See Saturn at Its Best
Your first view of Saturn with a telescope can introduce you to the riches of stargazing — and now is the perfect time to see Saturn and all it has to offer! [caption id="attachment_255423095" align="alignright

Drama at Saturn: The Birth (or Demise) of a Moonlet?
New images from NASA’s Cassini mission show bright spots along Saturn’s A ring, likely caused by a small moonlet in the process of forming or shattering.

Viewing Saturn: The Planet, Rings and Moons
Viewing Saturn is an old favorite for every telescope user. Here's a guide to seeing all that you can see on the ringed planet.