In 2019, Saturn pushed ahead of Jupiter as the planet with the most moons in our solar system. Now, however, Jupiter’s moon count has been revised thanks to the discovery of 12 new moons , bringing it back above Saturn’s total of 83 with a new grand total of 92 moons.
Publisher: BGR
Date: 2023-02-12T15:34:00 00:00
Author: Joshua Hawkins
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Jupiter overtakes Saturn for most moons in our solar system | Daily Mail Online
Twelve new moons have been discovered orbiting Jupiter — taking the total to 92 and giving the planet the distinction of most in our solar system .
Most of the newly-identified moons are small – ranging from 0.6 to 2 miles (1 to 3.2 kilometres) wide – and the majority have wide orbits that see them take more than 550 days to circle the gas giant.
Publisher: Mail Online
Date: 2023-02-08T12:11:01 0000
Author: Sam Tonkin
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Astronomers have confirmed the discovery of 12 new moons orbiting Jupiter, giving the gas giant a whopping 92 moons… https://t.co/UUMAnBYR0S USATODAY (from USA TODAY HQ, McLean, Va.) Mon Feb 13 04:45:00 +0000 2023
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