Saturn now has a ridiculous number of moons
Astronomers have discovered a panoply of new moons orbiting Saturn, bringing the ringed gas giant's total up to 274 moons—far beyond any other planet in our solar system.
Saturn now has 274 moons – but exactly what makes something a moon remains unclear
The number of known moons in our Solar System has been rising for centuries, but astronomers say it has probably peaked – for now.
Astronomers find Saturn has 128 more moons in rare discovery
Earlier this week, Saturn gained a whopping 128 new official moons, as the International Astronomical Union recognised discoveries from a team of astronomers led by Edward Ashton at the Academia Sinica in Taiwan. The sixth planet from the Sun now has a grand total of 274 moons, the most of any planet in the Solar System.
Saturn officially has 128 more moons
You thought Saturn's 146 moons were impressive? Think again. The ringed planet's moon count has nearly doubled with the official recognition of 128 new Saturnian moons, bringing its total to an astonishing 274 moons. That makes Jupiter's 95 moons look paltry, and our single moon downright embarrassing. (Just kidding, we love our moon .)
Astronomers discover 128 new moons orbiting Saturn
Saturn has cemented its status as the planet with the most moons, leaving Jupiter trailing behind. Astronomers have confirmed the discovery of 128 additional moons orbiting Saturn, bringing its total to an astonishing 274.
128 new moons discovered orbiting Saturn, nearly doubling the ringed planet's total
Faint signatures detected by the Canada France Hawaii Telescope have revealed 128 new moons around Saturn, making it the indisputable frontrunner for having the most moons in our solar system.
Moon king: Astronomers discover 128 new moons orbiting Saturn. Here's what we know.
The discovery points to what astronomers have thought for decades, that Saturn's rings were caused by a massive collision about 100 million years ago.
Saturn Has 128 More Moons Than We Thought
Saturn was already the reigning champion in the moon department. Now, with 274, Saturn has more moons than all the other planets combined.
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.
Astronomers find 128 new moons orbiting Saturn
An international team of astronomers working with the Canada France Hawaii Telescope have discovered a whopping 128 more moons orbiting Saturn. The Minor Planet Center confirmed the discoveries on March 11.
Saturn has a whopping 274 moons ― scientists want to know why
A huge haul of 128 newfound satellites might be a hint of past collisions in the planet’s orbit, or something else.
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Saturn's moons: Facts about the weird and wonderful satellites of the ringed planet
Its impressive moon tally means it has the most moons ... While some travel within gaps in Saturn's rings and clear a path through the debris, others orbit farther out. The ringed giant's moons ...
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Saturn's majestic rings will vanish next week
Once its rings vanish from sight in March 2025, Saturn will look like a pale yellow sphere through most telescopes.