Saturn’s rings disappear tonight in rare cosmic event

Tonight, Saturn is about to pull off a cosmic trick that even seasoned skywatchers rarely get to witness—its famous rings will seemingly vanish, leaving the gas giant looking strangely bare in the night sky. It’s not magic, and it’s not a glitch in your telescope, but the reason behind this startling disappearance is far more fascinating than you might expect. Keep reading to find out what’s really happening and why this illusion won’t return for years.
On the night of November 23, anyone peering at Saturn through a telescope may think