Saturn's Rings to Become Invisible from Earth in March 2025 Due to Planet's Tilted Axis

"Edge-on" Alignment Occurs Every 15 Years Due to Saturn's 26.7 Degree Tilt; Rings Will Gradually Become Visible Again, Peaking in 2032.

Saturn's rings will appear to vanish from Earth's viewpoint in March 2025, a phenomenon caused by the angle at which the planet rotates on its axis.
The apparent disappearance of the rings is due to the 'edge-on' alignment, a phase when the rings reflect minimal light, making them difficult to see from Earth.
Although the rings seem to disappear, they will gradually become visible again only a few months after reaching edge-on, with the best view expected in 2032.
Saturn's ring plane crossing happens every 13 to 15 years, with the next precise edge-on alignment predicted to occur on March 23, 2025.
Saturn's axial tilt also creates an advantageous opportunity for astronomers who, during the ring crossover, should have an improved view of some of the planet's 146 moons.