The video shared on social media X shows Saturn with its distinct rings appearing behind the Moon.
Unlike the thin rings filled with dust and debris floating around Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune, the ring system surrounding Saturn is incredibly impressive and is regarded as a symbol of this planet.
However, the truth behind these rings is something that not everyone might expect. It even raises concerns for some people about what could potentially happen to Earth.
Saturn appearing behind the Moon.
According to a study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), this stunning sight could be the result of a massive collision between Saturn and Chrysalis – a hypothetical moon of Saturn.
This assessment was made after the team conducted hundreds of simulations, each with different initial conditions.
In the proposed scenario, about 160 million years ago, the orbit of Chrysalis became unstable, causing its orbit to shift closer to the host planet.
Here, Saturn’s gravitational pull drew its natural satellite in, ultimately leading to a catastrophic collision.
