Saturn's moon Titan has methane rain, rivers and seasons lasting 7 Earth years
Titan, Saturn's largest moon, experiences a unique and elongated seasonal cycle because of Saturn's slow orbit around the Sun, with each season lasting over seven Earth years. The moon is enveloped in a thick atmosphere and features liquid methane flowing across its surface in the form of rivers and lakes. Data collected by NASA's Cassini spacecraft has revealed dynamic weather patterns on Titan, including the mysterious disappearance of certain lakes over time. Scientists have also observed shifting wind directions and migrating sand dunes, pointing to significant climate changes across seasons. These findings make Titan one of the most weather-active and Earth-like bodies in the solar system despite its extreme conditions.
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