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Saturn solidifies its title as moon king

Saturn solidifies its title as moon king with the discovery of 128 new moons

With a whopping total of 274 moons, researchers say Saturn’s tug of war with Jupiter for the title is settled once and for all.

The Print · 10h

Saturn now has 274 moons – but exactly what makes something a moon remains unclear

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 Sinica in Taiwan.

The Brighterside of News on MSN · 18h

Astronomers discover 128 new moons orbiting Saturn

Saturn has cemented its status as the planet with the most moons, leaving Jupiter trailing behind. Astronomers have confirmed the discovery of 128 additional moons orbiting Saturn, bringing its total to an astonishing 274.

Total Lunar Eclipse and Blood Moon in Mohawk Valley

Space.com on MSN · 1d

Wow! Private lunar lander watches 'diamond ring' eclipse from the surface of the moon (photo)

Blue Ghost just sent back amazing photos of last night's "Blood Moon" total lunar eclipse from its perch in Mare Crisium, or "Sea of Crises," a vast basin on the northeastern region of the moon's near side. Blue Ghost landed there on March 2 and has been sending us stunning photos and videos of its moon excursion ever since.

Live Science · 1d

'Blood moon' total lunar eclipse: Stunning photos of our celestial neighbor turning red over the Americas

Skywatchers snapped photos of the "blood moon" hovering above North and South America last night. Here's a gallery of images to celebrate the total lunar eclipse.

Panama City News-Herald · 3d

What is a total lunar eclipse? Here's how a rare 'blood moon' will appear Thursday night

A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is positioned directly between the moon and sun, blocking the sun's rays from the moon.

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Saturn's Stellar Moon Takeover: A New Galactic Leader

Saturn has become the planet with the most moons following the discovery of 128 new moons by a team of astronomers. This brings the total count to 274, surpassing all other planets. These tiny, ...

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Lunar sample research could help protect astronauts and uncover origins of water on the moon

Dust and rocks residing on the surface of the moon take a beating in space. Without a protective magnetosphere and atmosphere ...

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Ice on moon? Isro’s Chandrayaan-3 data hints at potential deposit sites

New findings from the Chandrayaan-3 mission indicate potential ice deposits just beneath the Moon's polar surface in more ...

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Saturn solidifies its title as moon king

Total Lunar Eclipse and Blood Moon in Mohawk Valley

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