The rings of Saturn are seen by
A) emitted light from the molecules of the material of the rings, such as methane, ammonia, and water vapor.
B) reflected and scattered sunlight.
C) reflected light from Saturn because they can be seen at night.
D) fluorescence, a glow produced by photochemistry when material is irradiated by solar UV light and/or high-speed cosmic particles.

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The rings of Saturn are primarily visible due to sunlight that is reflected and scattered off the icy particles and dust that make up the rings. This reflection is what makes them visible from Earth.

The Rings of Saturn Are Seen by