Earlier this week, Saturn gained a whopping 128 new official moons, as the International Astronomical Union recognised ...

Saturn has cemented its status as the planet with the most moons, leaving Jupiter trailing behind. Astronomers have confirmed ...

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Saturn and Jupiter, the two gas giants, have long vied for the title of “moon king.” Over the years, astronomers have been ...

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Saturn surpasses Jupiter with 128 newly discovered moons, becoming the planet with the most moons in our solar system.

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 ...

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