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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.
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.
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 .
Saturn smashes record as the master of moons in our solar system
All of the planets in our solar system are unique in their own way. One of the most recognizable is Saturn, famous for its incredible rings. But now, the gas giant has cemented its dominance in another area: moons!
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.
Saturn gains 128 moons, giving it more than the other 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's moon count soars to record-breaking 274
Scientists have discovered 128 new moons orbiting Saturn, increasing the planet's total to 274. Saturn now boasts the greatest number of moons in our Solar System. It appears that Saturn still holds many mysteries.
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A Series of Cosmic Collisions Gave Saturn 128 'New' Moons
The smashups are thought to have occurred at least 100 million years ago, but the moons they created are new to astronomers.
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Yes, Saturn’s Rings Are About To Disappear — Here’s Why
It's just that they will, for a short time, become impossible to see from Earth. Earth’s view of the planet waxes and ...
Saturn's stunning ring system to suddenly vanish from view
Saturn's iconic ring system will disappear, albeit temporarily, on March 23—a preview of its fate in 100 million years.
Saturn Gains 128 New Moons, Bringing Its Total to 274
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Geysers on Saturn's moon Enceladus may not come from its underground ocean
A theory involving a "mushy zone" of ice along the moon’s fissures could explain the enormous plumes erupting from its south ...
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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.
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 ...
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'Once-in-a-lifetime' planetary parade photo captures 10 celestial bodies in a single shot
A rare grouping of 10 celestial bodies is captured in a stunning new photo taken during last weekend’s great planetary parade ...
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Saturn’s iconic rings set to vanish this month in rare cosmic event
Saturn is often considered the most beautiful due to its stunning rings!On March 23, a rare event called a 'ring plane ...