Jupiter's moon count has once again surpassed Saturn, with the discovery of 21 new moons bringing the total count to 92.
, bringing it back above Saturn’s total of 83 with a new grand total of 92 moons.
Anything spotted near Jupiter and moving across in the same direction and speed is considered a potential moon. But it takes time for scientists to confirm the discoveries. To justify the additions to Jupiter’s moon count, the astronomers rely on follow-up observations made a month and then a year later.These follow-up observations help determine whether or not the supposed moon is still following that same orbital path.
That pattern could very well help scientists learn more about Jupiter’s past, too, including giving us proof of whether or not
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