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KS Toronado

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2. Interesting

Reply to Judi Lynn (Original post)

Mon Nov 27, 2023, 01:56 AM

Nov 2023

Come 2025, Saturn will align edge-on with Earth, rendering its splendid rings virtually invisible. This is similar to trying to spot a sheet of paper edge-on when it’s positioned at the far end of a soccer field.

This spectacle, however, is but a fleeting cosmic event. As Saturn pursues its 29.5-year orbital dance, it will gradually tilt, once again showcasing the other side of its rings, reaching a peak display in 2032. An upside to this celestial tilt is the enhanced visibility of Saturn’s moons.

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Saturn's magnificent rings will vanish in 18 months [View all] Judi Lynn Nov 2023 OP

Great Post. Stuart G Nov 2023 #1

Interesting KS Toronado Nov 2023 #2

You are buying into that bullshit? Ask Margie Green. 3Hotdogs Nov 2023 #10

Glad she's a poor shot! KS Toronado Nov 2023 #11

Endlessly fascinating.. Permanut Nov 2023 #3

Wow, I did not know that. nt TeamProg Nov 2023 #4

Most people don't realize how thin the rings of Saturn actually are tornado34jh Nov 2023 #5

I sensed a catch to this. An observation: other planets in out solar system have rings... brush Nov 2023 #6

Because resolution Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2023 #7

Wow. What a knowledgeable explanation. Thank you. brush Nov 2023 #9

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