Saturn has seven main rings, which are labeled in the order of their discovery as D, C, B, A, F, G, and E. These rings vary in brightness and size, with the D ring being very faint and closest to Saturn, and the E ring being one of the outermost and more diffuse rings. The main rings are relatively close to each other, separated by gaps such as the Cassini Division between the B and A rings. Beyond these seven main rings, there are additional faint rings like the Phoebe ring much farther out, but the primary system consists of these seven main rings
. In summary:
- Seven main rings: D, C, B, A, F, G, E
- Rings are composed mainly of ice and rock particles
- The ring system extends up to about 175,000 miles (282,000 km) from Saturn
- The rings have gaps and subdivisions within them
This is the current consensus based on NASA and other scientific sources