Saturn

The magnificent ringed planet that has captivated astronomers and dreamers for centuries.

About Saturn

Saturn, the sixth planet from the Sun, is a gas giant known for its spectacular ring system and dozens of fascinating moons.

Saturn and its rings in space
An elegant portrait of Saturn and its breathtaking rings — a concise glimpse into its details and the depths of space.

The Gas Giant

Saturn is composed primarily of hydrogen and helium, making it the least dense planet in our solar system. If you could find an ocean big enough, Saturn would actually float!

The planet's most distinctive feature is its ring system, made up of countless particles of ice and rock ranging in size from tiny grains to house-sized chunks.

Saturn's atmosphere features beautiful bands of clouds and a mysterious hexagonal storm at its north pole—a phenomenon unique in our solar system.

Distance from Sun
1.43 billion km About 9.5 times farther from the Sun than Earth
Day Length
10.7 hours One of the shortest days in the solar system
Year Length
29 Earth years Time it takes to orbit the Sun once
Moons
146 confirmed Including Titan, larger than Mercury