Scientists found Titan’s orbit is shifting faster than expected due to tidal dissipation. A recent cosmic event likely ...

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) scientists are studying Saturn's moon Titan to assess its tidal dissipation rate, the ...

SwRI studied Saturn’s moon Titan to assess its tidal dissipation rate, the energy lost as it orbits the ringed planet with its massive gravitational force. Understanding tidal dissipation helps ...

What can a moon’s tidal friction teach us about its formation and evolution? This is what a recent study published in Science ...

Watch a bright Moon dominate the sky, trace the Winter Hexagon, and continue enjoying the evening parade of planets in the ...

Stargazers will be treated to a rare seven-planet alignment in February. This is what scientists hope to learn.

to view the planets until the end of February. Saturn - Saturn sets first and is visible to the naked eye but you will need a telescope to get a view of the rings and its largest moon, Titan. Venus - ...

Scientists are studying Saturn's moon Titan to assess its tidal dissipation rate, the energy lost as it orbits the ringed planet with its massive gravitational force. Understanding tidal dissipation ...