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Saturn's iconic rings will 'disappear' this weekend. Here's why

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Every 13 to 15 years , the planet's rings align perfectly with our line of sight, making them appear nearly invisible to viewers on Earth .

The "ring plane crossing" will occur Sunday (March 23 ) at 12:04 p.m. EDT ( 1604 GMT ) Unfortunately, this ring plane crossing will be out of reach for most skywatchers.

The best time to see Saturn this year will be during opposition on September 21, 2025 .

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