A stunning grayscale image of Saturn's rings near equinox, captured by the Cassini spacecraft. The rings are dramatically illuminated, showcasing intricate details and unusual shadows. Tethys' shadow is faintly visible, while Saturn's shadow creates a dark band across the rings. The night side of Saturn glows with ringshine—sunlight reflected from the rings. This rare view offers astronomers insights into the planet's ring system.

Astronomy Picture from 01/09/2009

Shadows of Saturn at Equinox

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap090901.html


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