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There are 246 moons with confirmed orbits, the most of any planet in the solar system. [1][a] This number does not include the many thousands of moonlets embedded within Saturn's dense rings, nor hundreds of possible kilometer-sized distant moons that have been observed on single occasions. [3][4][5] Seven Saturnian moons are large enough to hav...
Saturn has more moons than any other planet, ranging from Titan to tiny oddballs. Learn about their features, discoveries, and names from the International Astronomical Union.
Saturn has the most moons of any planet in the solar system, with more than 140 known as of 2023. Many of these are small satellites that orbit far from Saturn. The largest moons orbit close to the planet and were discovered telescopically before the 20th century.
15 Ιουν 2023 · Saturn has 146 moons recognized by the International Astronomical Union. The number of moons increased substantially in May 2023 when 62 new moons were discovered by a team led by Edward...
21 Μαΐ 2023 · 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...
Planet Saturn has 145 moons. Titan, the largest moon, contains a thick atmosphere and represents 96% of the mass of all Saturnian moons. Titan can be viewed with binoculars. In addition, there are thousands of small "propeller" moonlets believed to be embedded in the A ring of Saturn.
Saturn has 83 moons. Sixty-three moons are confirmed and named, and another 20 moons are awaiting confirmation of discovery and official naming by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). This Cassini image from 2012 shows Titan and its host planet Saturn. Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/SSI.