A mere decade ago, astronomers knew of just 62 moons around Saturn. Today the ringed planet boasts a staggering 274 official satellites. That’s more than any other world in the solar system—and far ...
Experts have discovered that the moon is leaking heat from both of its poles, which they say indicates that Enceladus could ...
Far from the warmth of the Sun, some of the coldest-looking worlds in the solar system may be hiding the hottest surprises.
Saturn officially has 63 moons, with another 20 currently awaiting confirmation of their discovery and subsequent naming by the International Astronomical Union. The ringed planet has more moons than ...
While the crater-pitted moon may appear geologically dead, researchers have discovered more could be going on under its icy ...
You’ve heard about the race to get humans back to the moon via the Artemis program, but there’s another moon race going on in our solar system, with planets vying for the title of most moons.
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Looking Inside Icy Moons

The outer planets of the Solar System are swarmed by ice-wrapped moons. Some of these, such as Saturn’s moon Enceladus, are ...
Earlier this week, Saturn gained a whopping 128 new official moons, as the International Astronomical Union recognised ...
If all the objects are recognized by scientific authorities, the ringed giant world will have 145 moons in its orbit. Saturn and several of its moons, including Tethys, Dione and Rhea while Mimas ...
Saturn, the giant planet known for its rings, is now being celebrated for having the highest number of moons in the solar system – 145 total, after gaining 62 additional moons in May, according to ...
Amateur astronomers using a mid-sized telescope of around 6 inches in aperture will be able to enjoy particularly clear views ...
Not only is Saturn known for its gorgeous rings, but it is also leading the race for most moons in the solar system. Astronomers have discovered 82 moons orbiting the ringed planet and some are ...