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Newly Discovered Swarm of Moons Pushes Saturn Ahead of Jupiter

  • Saturn now has 145 moons, surpassing Jupiter's total of 95.
  • The International Astronomical Union recognized 62 additional irregularly shaped moons orbiting Saturn, ranging from 1 to 2 miles across.
  • Most of the new moons orbit in groups that may be remnants of larger shattered moons.
  • The tiny moons could provide insights into Saturn's early history.
  • Closer study of the moons may reveal clues about the early solar system's dynamics.
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