Saturn's Ring at its Minimum Tilt on 6/25, Saturn Near Moon on 6/27

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Saturn, the most beautiful planet in telescopes, will have its rings at the smallest tilt angle on June 25, almost disappearing in small telescopes due to its alignment with Earth. On June 27, a 'Saturn-Moon Conjunction' will occur, with Saturn rising only 0.99 degrees above the Moon, providing a rare sight of 'Moon Covering Saturn' in some areas. Scientists speculate that Saturn's rings, believed to be remnants of torn satellites or comets by Saturn's gravity, may disappear in about a billion years, making our current ability to witness their beauty a temporary privilege.

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