Earth Had Rings Like Saturn Millions of Years Ago, Study Suggests
A weird number of craters are located close to the equator, and the odds that this is random are incredibly low, researchers say.
Earth once wore a Saturn-like ring, study of ancient craters suggests
Earth may have had a giant ring of space rocks surrounding it, similar to those around Saturn, which could have led to chaotic meteorite strikes on our planet's surface, new research suggests. The hypothesized ring may have formed roughly 466 million years ago and was the remains of a gigantic asteroid tugged apart by Earth's tidal forces after passing our planet's Roche limit.
Earth May Have Once Had a Saturn-Like Ring, New Study Says
The new study asserts that Earth's ring formed around 466 million years ago, and stuck around for around 40 million years before dissipating. Researchers say that the existence of such a ring would help solve several puzzles from Earth's past and that much of the data they collected supports its existence.
Earth May Have Had a Ring Like Saturn Once
If astronomers had been walking the Earth 466 million years ago, they may have had something special to see. The moon and the planets and the stars and the sun would have looked pretty much the same as they do today.
Earth may once have had a planetary ring
C ould Earth once have had a planetary ring like the ones around Saturn? Scientists from Monash University in Australia think so. In a recent paper they identify 450m-year-old craters that lie close to Earth’s historical equator.
Did Earth Once Have a Ring Like Saturn? Geologists Find Evidence for a Halo of Orbiting Space Rocks 466 Million Years Ago
During a tumultuous period for our planet around 466 million years ago, Earth was pelted with meteorites and rocked by tsunamis. But geologists have uncovered some strange things about this moment in history.
Earth May Have Had Rings Like Saturn, Scientists Say
Evidence suggests Earth had a ring system 466 million years ago, causing a surge in meteorite impacts and possibly influencing the planet's climate.
Scientists unveil theory: Earth once had Saturn-like rings
Scientists have concluded that the Earth may have had a ring system similar to Saturn's based on the analysis of the location of craters on our planet. Scientists claim that over 450 million years ago,
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The Sky This Week from September 20 to 27: Neptune at Opposition
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September Is a Great Month to See Saturn and Neptune: Here's How
Take the chance in September to get outside and gaze at planets. Neptune is in full opposition this month, and while Saturn's ...
Here's What Mercury in Virgo Opposite Saturn in Pisces Means for Your Zodiac Sign
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See Saturn at its biggest and brightest tonight before its rings 'disappear' in 2025
After March 2025, the rings will come back into view briefly before disappearing again in November 2025. As Saturn continues its orbit, and its tilt shifts, the rings will gradually return to our ...
5 stunning NASA images show supermoon, eclipses and ‘Moon dressed like Saturn’ far away from Earth
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Missed Saturn’s spectacular view? Its rings are likely to disappear soon...
Viewers had an exceptionally rare chance to witness Saturn’s stunning rings in clear and uninterrupted view. However, as a result of the tilt of Saturn’s axis, the rings will soon be shifted ...
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Saturn's iconic rings will disappear in just months for a bizarre reason but there's a catch
Saturn's rings will disappear in just a few months and the reason why is pretty bizarre. The rings of Saturn - which most of ...
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The best time of the year to view Saturn is on Sunday when the planet will be in opposition
It happens every 378 days and this year, it happens to line up with some really great weather and viewing conditions.