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New moons spotted orbiting Saturn

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May 2025

Scientists discover more than 100 extra moons around the ringed planet.

New moons spotted orbiting Saturn

Saturn is famous for the beautiful rings that surround the planet. Now, the second-largest planet in the solar system is getting attention for being even more extraordinary. Scientists from Taiwan, Canada, the US and France have discovered 128 new moons orbiting Saturn, bringing the giant planet's total to 274. According to NASA, a moon is any naturally formed object that moves around a planet, dwarf planet or asteroid. Moons come in many different shapes and sizes and are also known as planetary satellites.

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