Question

Which planet in the Solar system has the largest number of moons?

• A. Jupiter
• B. Saturn
• C. Uranus
• D. Mars

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Saturn

Read Explanation:

• Saturn has the most number of moons at present (ie;145) as against 95 of Jupiter, in May 2023
• For years, Saturn was the planet with the most number of moons. But it was dethroned, the 'moon king' title in February 2023, when the astronomers discovered 12 new moons around Jupiter, totalling its moons to 95.
• A team of space scientists led by the University of British Columbia discovered 62 new moons of Saturn, taking the official tally to 145.
• This overtaking of Saturn, over Jupiter, has made Saturn to also become the first planet to have over 100 discovered moons.

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