Saturn Has 146 Moons — How Many Moons Do These 5 Other Planets Have?

Jupiter may be the biggest planet, but Saturn still has more moons. Find out how many moons the planets have in our solar system.

By Sara Novak
Jul 23, 2024 3:00 PM
Saturn and her moons
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How many moons are in our solar system? First, it would help to understand that a moon is an object that’s formed naturally and orbits around a planet. 

The Earth’s Moon is well known. It’s the brightest light in the sky, and you can see it most nights. But there are many more moons in the solar system, and some of them have pretty interesting stories.

According to the most current count from NASA, there are 293 moons in our solar system and likely more to be counted. Let’s take a look at some of the most memorable moons to date. 

1. Mars

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