The solar system has many more moons than the one we can see in the sky. But how many do we actually know about? And how many ...

Each of the solar system’s 178 moons tells a story. Whether they started as planetary twins or as wayward rocks captured by a planet’s gravity, these natural satellites can be as geologically active, ...

With over 200 moons in the solar system, there is much to learn and to love about these moons and the scientists and telescopes that discovered them.

On Tuesday, Jupiter officially “gained” 10-12 moons. But that doesn’t make up for the dozens of moons the solar system has lost over time. Unlike the recent crop, the long lost moons were of ...

How many moons are in the solar system? Surprised scientists discover the 'dark sides' of Uranus' moons are the wrong way around Earth may have at least 6 'minimoons' at any given time.

A total of 214 known moons orbit planets and dwarf planets in our solar system. This includes confirmed moons and provisional ones that are on their way to becoming official.

The spacecraft made many discoveries, including finding several moons at each system. But long after Voyager 2 left Uranus behind in 1986*, and with fewer spacecraft exploring the outer solar ...

Our Solar System’s moons and planets have water—in the form of ice, vapor, and even oceans. Scientists are finding more evidence of water outside of Earth.

The solar system has many more moons than the one we can see in the sky. But how many do we actually know about? And how many more are waiting to be discovered?