Which Planet Has the Most Moons
Fifty-seven moons have been given official names by the International Astronomical Union IAU. Earth also has several quasi-satellites - asteroids 2020-CD3 and 2020-HO3 being the closest with the most stable temporary orbits. 87 Otherworldly Facts About Planets Moons In Space Fact Republic Planets And Moons Space Facts Astronomy Facts They all have orbital inclinations of less than half a. . Every other planet either has no moons or more than one. We are all likely most familiar with the Earths moon yet the Earth is unique in that it has only one moon. Io Europa Ganymede and Callisto. It is named after the ferryman of the dead in Greek mythology. Earth moons 1. Another 23 moons are awaiting official names. It is Plutos largest moon with a mean radius of 606 kilometers or 377 miles. At one point it was thought this could be Eris. Jupiter has both regular moons and irregular moons with further sub-divisions. ...