The rings of Saturn will disappear in 2025
First observed by Galileo, this occurs twice every 29 years
By Ann Wroe, Obituaries editor, The Economist
Even in the 21st century, odd astronomical events can be troubling. The eerie dimming of a lunar eclipse, or the strange, silent twilight of a solar one, can still send a shiver down the spine. Even when you know that the phenomenon is temporary and recurring, the vanishing of something familiar is still disconcerting. So it is with Saturn’s rings.
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This article appeared in the Culture section of the print edition of The World Ahead 2025 under the headline “The rings of Saturn”
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