Earth had Saturn-like rings 466 million years ago, new study suggests
Earth may have had a Saturn-like ring system long ago, created from the debris of a passing asteroid that our planet tore apart.
Earth may once have had Saturn-like ring, scientists say
Earth may briefly have had a ring system similar to Saturn ’s over 450 million years ago during a period of unusually intense meteorite bombardment, a new study proposes.
Earth May Have Once Had a Saturn-Like Ring, New Study Says
And now, a new study published in the scientific journal Earth and Planetary Science Letters seems to show that Earth itself once had a similar ring. The new study asserts that Earth's ring formed around 466 million years ago and stuck around for around 40 million years before dissipating.
Earth May Have Had a Ring Like Saturn Once
If astronomers had been walking the Earth 466 million years ago, they may have had something special to see. The moon and the planets and the stars and the sun would have looked pretty much the same as they do today.
Study Suggests Earth Had Saturn-Like Rings That Lasted For Tens Of Millions Of Years
A study suggests earth had Saturn-like rings that lasted for tens of millions of years. Molly Gambhir tells you more!
Scientists unveil theory: Earth once had Saturn-like rings
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