Astronomers keep finding new moons of Jupiter and Saturn
A multitude of new moons have made their presence known around Jupiter and Saturn, bringing…
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Jupiter’s moons leave cold ‘footprints’ in the planet’s auroras, James Webb Space Telescope finds
Jupiter's moons can have surprising effects on the world's displays of auroral lights by "stomping…
More than 100 moons were discovered in our own solar system in 2025
Uranus’s new moon, S/2025 U1, was spotted using the James Webb Space TelescopeNASA/ESA/CSA/STScI/M. El Moutamid…
More Evidence Emerges That One of Saturn’s Moons Could Harbor Life
A recent study of Enceladus, one of Saturn’s moons, has detected several organic compounds that…
This Chinese Spacecraft Is Traveling to One of Earth’s Quasi-Moons
The China National Space Administration has shared the first image from its Tianwen-2 probe, which…
Saturn has 128 new moons – more than the rest of the planets combined
Saturn now has a total of 274 moonsNASA/JPL/Space Science Institute A further 128 moons have…
NASA Wants to Explore the Icy Moons of Jupiter and Saturn With Autonomous Robots
Europa’s orbit is an ellipse, and the satellite’s shape is affected by Jupiter’s gravity, becoming…
Some of Uranus’ moons might be able to support life. Here’s what a mission might reveal
For sure, it was a far-reaching recommendation: The planet Uranus and its moons should be…
What next for NASA’s Europa Clipper? The long road to Jupiter and its moons
On Oct. 14, NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft began a vital mission. It will be investigating…
Over 350 asteroids have hidden moons, Gaia space telescope finds
The European Space Agency's (ESA) Gaia space telescope has already proven itself invaluable in tracking…