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<p>On October 21 the Orionid meteor shower peaks. One of the fun things about watching the Orionids, true for any meteor shower, is their unpredictability</p>

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Sky Matters: Orionid meteor showers and Saturn visibility in October

On October 25 at around 7pm a narrow crescent moon will be visible as it dips towards western horizon, giving an almost ethereal perspective... a real sense that we are linked to a nearby cosmic neighbour. Don’t miss it!

<p>Saturn, as seen from the Cassini spacecraft. Picture: Nasa/JPL-Caltech/Space Science Institute/AP</p>

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How old are Saturn’s rings? Study suggests they could be as old as the planet

<p>Saturn and its seven rings (Nasa)</p>

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Saturn’s rings are no more than 400 million years old – study

Cassini mission

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Missing moon may be answer to how Saturn got its rings

Sky matters: Saturn is well-placed to inspire a generation of young kids

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Sky matters: Saturn is well-placed to inspire a generation of young kids

Cassini mission

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Nasa probe to leave lasting legacy long after 'fiery end' in the clouds of Saturn