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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.

Saturn now has 274 moons – but exactly what makes something a moon remains unclear

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.

Space.com · 2d

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.

Yahoo · 3d

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.

Phys.org on MSN · 2d

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.

ExtremeTech on MSN · 2d

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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Jupiter's Moon Callisto Probably Has an Ocean Under Its Surface

If there was a contest for the most interesting moon in our solar system, Callisto would be a contender. Jupiter's ...

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What to know about March's full "Blood Worm Moon," a total lunar eclipse

Viewers across North America will get to enjoy a full Blood Worm Moon during a total lunar eclipse on March 13 into March 14.

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Scientists identify unexpected variations in electrons connecting Jupiter with its moon Io

Using data collected by NASA's Juno spacecraft as it flew past Jupiter's highly volcanic moon Io in late 2023 and again in ...

Saturn solidifies its title as moon king with the discovery of 128 new moons

With a whopping total of 274 moons, researchers say Saturn’s tug of war with Jupiter for the title is settled once and for ...

Astronomy on MSN2d

The Sky This Week from March 14 to 21: The start of spring

The vernal equinox occurs as Mercury stands still in Pisces and several of Jupiter’s moons transit in the sky this week.

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Jupiter jealous? Saturn recruits 128 more moons, growing its cosmic army to 274

Scientists believe that the moons are remnants of larger objects shattered by ancient collisions, a glimpse into the chaotic early solar system.

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Astronomers Discover 128 New Moons Orbiting Saturn, Cementing the Planet’s Title of ‘Moon King’

The sheer number of objects suggests scientists will soon have to grapple with what counts as a moon versus what’s just a ...

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Total Lunar Eclipse, Blood Worm Moon: When to see it, visibility map, Florida weather forecast

Americans will have to stay up late or get up really early this week to see the latest celestial event – a total lunar eclipse. The Sun, Earth, and Blood Moon will align on Thursday night and Friday ...

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Horoscope For Each Zodiac Sign On March 10 — The Moon Aligns With Jupiter

What does today's horoscope reveal for your zodiac sign on March 10, 2025? The Moon in Leo sextiles Jupiter in Gemini today, ...

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