How did saturn get its rings?

A: Scientists are not sure how or when Saturn got its rings, according to NASA. One theory states that comets, asteroids and meteoroids collided with Saturn’s moons, and they all shattered into pieces. The broken pieces then spread out and formed rings around Saturn. read more

Due to its large size and distinct rings, Saturn can be quite easily identified by stargazers and astronomers alike. Furthermore, Saturn isn’t the only planet with rings. Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune are also decorated with rings, but they aren’t as dense or bright as Saturn’s. read more

Saturn's rings probably formed when objects like comets, asteroids, or even moons broke up in orbit around Saturn due to Saturn's very strong gravity. The pieces of these objects kept colliding with each other and broke into even smaller pieces. These pieces gradually spread around Saturn to form its rings. read more