By Sakshi Sah
Published Feb 14, 2025

Hindustan Times
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5 reasons why Saturn’s rings will disappear from Earth's view in 2025

Saturn's rings, one of the most iconic sights in space, will no longer be visible from Earth in 2025 due to a rare alignment.

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Saturn will align edge-on with Earth, making its stunning rings virtually invisible, just like trying to see a piece of paper from a distance.

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This alignment is part of the Saturnian equinox, a phenomenon that happens every 15 years, when the rings appear almost invisible from Earth.

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The Saturnian equinox happens when Saturn’s rings are tilted in a way that makes them hard to see from Earth.

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On May 6, 2025, the next Saturnian equinox will take place, causing the rings to become nearly invisible for several years.

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Saturn orbits the Sun every 29.5 years, and its tilt causes the rings to gradually shift from visible to invisible.

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The rings will be visible again in 2032 as Saturn’s tilt changes, causing the rings to appear on the opposite side of the planet.

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Saturn’s rings are massive, but due to the planet's position, they can only be seen clearly during certain periods in its orbit.

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