<s>[INST] What's the distance between earth and Saturn? [/INST] Since Earth and Saturn do not share the same orbit, the distance between those two planets is greatly variable.  According to the WolframAlpha Knowledgebase, that distance can vary from ~8 to ~11 au.  As of 2023-02-19, they are currently 10.81 au, or 1,617,000,000 km, apart.</s>\ <s>[INST] Why is Saturn commonly associated with a black cube? [/INST] Saturn is commonly associated with a black cube due to its association with the ancient Roman god Saturn (also known as Cronus in Greek mythology), who was often depicted carrying a sickle or scythe, which is also a symbol of the planet. In some interpretations, the sickle or scythe is associated with the concept of time and the idea of the harvest or reaping what has been sown.</s>