Moons, Saturn

Saturn Gains 128 New Moons, Bringing Its Total to 274
The objects around the ringed planet are tiny, but some of them may have formed relatively recently in the solar system’s history.
Which planet has the most moons? Saturn dethrones Jupiter.
The ringed gas giant Saturn has officially replaced Jupiter as the planet in our solar system with the most moons. The International Astronomical Union officially recognized 128 new moons orbiting Saturn, bringing the new total up to 274 moons .
128 new moons discovered around Saturn as its realm expands
All of the newly discovered moons are classified as "irregular moons," which are objects captured by Saturn early in the solar system's history.
Astronomers Discover 128 New Moons Orbiting Saturn, Cementing the Planet's Title of 'Moon King'
Saturn and Jupiter have been locked in a competition for the planet with the highest number of moons. But as it happens, Jupiter never really stood a chance: Saturn has just won by a huge margin. That’s because on Tuesday,
Space scientists discover Saturn has 128 new moons
Space scientists have announced Saturn has 128 new moons.
Saturn has 128 new moons – more than the rest of the planets combined
Saturn has dozens of new moons, bringing it to a total of 274. All of the new moons are between 2 and 4 kilometres wide, but at what point is a rock too small to be a moon?
Saturn shatters moon record with 128 new discoveries
Scientists have discovered 128 new moons around Saturn, bringing the total number to 274. This is the largest number of such objects orbiting a planet in our Solar System. It turns out that Saturn still holds many secrets for us.
128 New Moons Discovered Orbiting Saturn
Saturn is known for its iconic rings, but it should also probably be known for its moons. The ringed world was already the record holder for the most natural satellites of any planet in the Solar System at 146,
Astronomers discover 128 new moons around Saturn, offering insights into cosmic collisions
Scientists have identified over 100 additional moons orbiting Saturn, potentially resulting from cosmic collisions that deposited debris in the planet's orbit as recently as 100 million years ago.The solar system's gas giants possess numerous moons,
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Astronomers have spotted the most distant comet ever discovered
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You Can Witness a Stunning 'Parade of Planets' Tonight—and There Won't Be Another Until 2040
On Feb. 28, seven planets—Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, Mercury, and Saturn—will all grace the early evening sky.
7 planets will be aligned Friday. View the February 2025 planetary alignment from Texas
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Uranus emits more heat than previously thought
Uranus radiates more energy than it gets from the sun, two new studies find — just as Jupiter, Saturn and Neptune do.
When is the 'great planet alignment' happening? Seven-planet parade won't happen again for another decade
A "great planet alignment" will be adorning the skies on Friday. According to astronomers, the rare event won't happen again for another decade. Here's what to know.
Celestial Spectacle: 7-planet alignment on Friday will illuminate the night sky in DC
Prepare for a rare astronomical treat this Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, when a remarkable planetary alignment will feature seven ...
With clear skies this week, check out the planet parade
Six planets are currently gracing our night sky, forming an arc on our celestial dome. From west to east: Saturn, Mercury, ...
Keep an eye on Venus to help spot the rest of the planet parade in the night sky, astronomers say
Seven planets are on display in the night sky at the end of February, but some will be harder to spot than others. Here’s ...