Saturn's rings extend up to 175,000 miles (282,000 km) from the planet. However, they are very thin: The main rings have a height of only 30 feet (10 m), on average, according to NASA.

Here are some essential facts about Saturn to get you ready for the big event. On September 15, scientists will intentionally crash the Cassini spacecraft into Saturn.

Facts about Saturn's rings, moons and more. The sixth planet from the sun has spectacular rings and dozens of moons, including one that scientists find especially intriguing.

Top five facts about Saturn's moon Enceladus. Published. 14 April 2017. Image source, PA. Image caption, Enceladus, one of Saturn's moons, could hold alien life, say Nasa scientists.

SATURN is notably the most unique among the planets – adorned with thousands of beautiful ringlets. But how many moons does the planet have? And what else should we know about this fascinatin… ...

Saturn has the most moons of any other planet in the solar system. Here, we explore some of the 274 moons that orbit the ringed planet.

As reported here recently, Saturn presented Daniel, 26, as a genuine deaf person who loved her car so much that she […] Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 77°F.

Usually when Jupiter and Saturn line up they are separated by about one degree, or twice the apparent diameter of the moon. But on Dec. 21, we see Jupiter and Saturn separated by just 6 arc minutes.

What's your favorite planet? Many people pick Saturn, and no wonder. With its spectacular rings and a remarkable moon with its own atmosphere — the enigmatic Titan — Saturn is unique in our ...