Saturn

Saturn, the sixth planet from the Sun, is the second largest and lies between Jupiter and Uranus.

It has a mass 95 times that of Earth and a volume 755 times greater than Earth's volume. Despite its size, it is so light that it can float in water.

Saturn is composed of hydrogen and helium, with deeper layers of liquid, possibly a small solid core hidden inside.

With this composition, its upper atmosphere contains rapidly rotating bands of colorful clouds.

These clouds are the backdrop to the planet’s iconic rings, which are made of ice, dust, and rocky particles.

But how do the gaps in the rings form and stay in place?

Gaps in the rings are formed by small moons called shepherd moons. These moons use their gravity to shape and organize the ring particles, ensuring the rings remain intact and the gaps stay in place.

Among Saturn's 146 moons, Titan is the largest, with a size that is one and a half times that of Earth’s moon. Titan’s surface holds lakes that contain liquid methane and ethane instead of water.