Under this new model, Titan itself is the result of a collision between two earlier moons: a large body called “Proto-Titan,” nearly as massive as modern Titan, and a smaller companion dubbed ...

On 19 February 2026, Mercury reaches its greatest eastern elongation, while the crescent Moon appears close to Saturn, creating a striking evening display visible across India, North America, and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Skygazers who look up at the moon tonight may be able to spot a brightly shining planet joining our celestial neighbor in the sky.

A massive upheaval in the Saturnian system could have also led to the moon Hyperion.

Of the solar system’s planets, Saturn piques the human imagination with its signature rings and impressive moon count of 274. But compelling new research reignites theories of an ancient collision ...

Saturn appeared close in the sky to a Moon that was both a supermoon and a blue moon on the night of Wednesday, Aug. 30. While the conjunction of Saturn with the Moon occurs frequently, it is rare for ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights ...

A study led by SETI Institute scientist Matija Ćuk proposes that Saturn's bright rings and its largest moon, Titan, may have both originated in collisions among its moons. This study was accepted for ...

Skygazers who look up at the moon tonight may be able to spot a brightly shining planet joining our celestial neighbor in the sky. The impending conjunction is also the latest celestial display ...