Astronomers have long observed Saturn’s rings falling into its atmosphere in what’s known as “ring rain”, providing new insight. Simulations by MIT’s Cassini mission, which flew right through them during its death dive into Saturn in 2017, may shed more light on the process. On March 23rd 2025, Saturn’s rings will temporarily vanish from view…
Nations around the globe tailor their space exploration missions to reflect wider national interests, with France targeting scientific goals; Russia looking to further extend their global predominance; and China hoping to displace America as technological leader. NASA’s Artemis project follows suit; its inaugural launch, set for 2024, will send an uncrewed Orion capsule past the…
Mercury in Leo could cause havoc in your life. This planetary transit could bring about disagreements with family and friends as well as memories from your past coming flooding back. At this point in time, it may not be ideal to begin new relationships or sign contracts, as tech mishaps could easily arise. Aquarius Aquarius,…
Astronomers have long observed that Saturn’s rings appear to be raining down onto its planet in large quantities. This phenomenon occurs due to space rocks colliding with them or solar radiation slightly disturbing ring particles and electrifying them, creating the “rain.” Dust particles inevitably get pulled into Saturn’s upper atmosphere, where they burn up before…
