NASA JPL's Solar System Dynamics team currently recognizes 268 "traditional" moons in the solar system — 1 for Earth, 2 for Mars, 95 for Jupiter, 124 for Saturn, 27 for Uranus, 14 for Neptune ...

According to NASA's website, there are 214 moons in the solar system: 158 confirmed moons and 56 provision moons—ones we suspect may be there or have spotted once but haven't yet confirmed. For this ...

Jupiter's four Galilean moons will line up in front of Jupiter in the early morning sky on Aug. 8. The predawn hours of Aug. 8 present a perfect opportunity to see Jupiter's four largest moons line up ...

A combination of "re-found" and "newfound" moons has advanced Jupiter's tally to the largest of any planet in the solar system, for now. Astronomers confirmed that Jupiter once again reigns as ...

Astronomers have discovered 12 new moons around Jupiter, putting the total count at a record-breaking 92. That’s more than any other planet in our solar system.

Placing an atomic energy source on the lunar surface is “not science fiction,” experts say, but does pose technical ...

With the new moon darkening the skies, you’ll have a rare shot at spotting the Milky Way, deep-sky galaxies, and even the ...

It’s the largest moon around the giant planet and the biggest moon in the solar system. With a diameter of 3,270 miles (5,260 kilometres), it’s slightly larger than the smallest planet, Mercury.

Enceladus, one of Saturn's moons. (NASA) A Quirks & Quarks listener wanted to know why there are different types of moons in the outer solar system which includes Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

Astronomers just added enough new moons to Saturn's roster that it may have taken back the title of "Moon King" from Jupiter for good. The two largest, most massive planets in our solar system have ...

That’s more than any other planet in our solar system. Saturn, the one-time leader, comes in a close second with 83 confirmed moons.