Saturn's seasons differ from those on Earth primarily due to its longer orbital period and more significant axial tilt. Saturn takes about 29.5 Earth years to complete one orbit around the Sun, which means each season on Saturn lasts for over seven Earth years. Its axial tilt of about 26.7 degrees, similar to Earth's, causes seasonal variations. However, due to Saturn's greater distance from the Sun and its extended year, the seasons are much longer and less pronounced in terms of temperature changes compared to Earth. The changes in Saturn's seasons are most visible in the shifting patterns of its cloud bands and the varying tilt of its rings as seen from Earth.