That would be cool, but…
If someone asks what is the most beautiful planet in the solar system, some people will probably answer Saturn. Yes, Saturn does fascinate especially with the giant rings that surround it. But have you ever imagined, what would it be like if our Earth had rings like Saturn?
It is undeniable, Earth will definitely look much more charming. Unfortunately, the existence of rings also poses some problems for our Earth. Reported Universe Today, here are the problems that would occur if the Earth had rings like Saturn!
1. Earth’s night will be much brighter
Just like the Moon, Earth’s rings will reflect light. As a result, the night on Earth will be brighter. Humans would have trouble seeing stars, and nocturnal animals would suffer.
according to Futurism, this is because the lighter nights will make it easier for prey to escape from them. After all, these animal eyes are designed to see in the dark. The addition of a little light is sure to be very annoying.
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2. Astronomers will find it difficult to do research
portrait of mission control room at NASA office (nasa.gov)–
For most people, the Earth’s rings would be a beautiful sight. But for astronomers, this ring will be a disaster. As mentioned earlier, the night sky will be brighter.
according to Universe Today, the brighter our sky, the more difficult it is for humans to see stars or other celestial phenomena. In addition, the view to the sky will also be more limited because it is blocked by the Earth’s ring.
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3. Not only that, humans will also find it difficult to launch a spaceship
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Unlike the Moon that can sink when morning comes, the Earth’s ring will not go anywhere. As a result, ordinary humans might not have a problem, but astronomers will find it difficult to send spacecraft or satellites.
according to Discover Magazine, what makes it difficult is, this ring will cross directly above the Earth’s equatorial region. In fact, the Earth’s equatorial region is the best place to launch planes and satellites that will orbit the Earth.
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4. Winters will be colder, and summers will be much hotter
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The existence of the ring will cast a shadow on Earth. More than just a shadow, this ring definitely affects the amount of sunlight that enters Earth and changes the weather on Earth.
When the North Pole experiences summer, the Earth’s rings will cast a shadow over the South Pole, which is going through winter. according to Live Science, as a result, summer temperatures at the North Pole will be hotter, while temperatures at the South Pole will be colder than usual.
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5. In the end, the ring will shatter and turn to attack Earth
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In the future, the possibility of Earth having rings like Saturn is very unlikely. We need to know, Saturn’s rings are almost all made of ice, and because Saturn’s distance from the sun is very far, Saturn’s rings can still survive.
Different conditions are experienced by Earth. As the third planet, the distance between Earth and the sun is actually quite close. Even if there is ice that gathers around the Earth, it will immediately sublimate and turn into gas when exposed to the solar wind.
Even if in the end the Earth has a ring, then it is a stone ring resulting from the collision of a large celestial body. Unfortunately, again the ring will not last forever. according to Universe Today, after millions of years, Earth’s gravity will pull and destroy the ring. The debris of the destroyed rings will enter the atmosphere as meteors, have a high chance of touching the Earth’s surface, and destroying life on its surface.
The ring would probably look good on Earth. But at the same time, the ring will cause a lot of problems for the living beings living on Earth.
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