Saturn has reclaimed its title as the planet with the most moons! Astronomers have discovered 128 new moons, bringing its total to 274. A team led by Edward Ashton in Taiwan made the discovery ...

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There may be a clear winner in the race between Jupiter and Saturn for the most moons in the Solar System. Saturn officially has 128 new moons, taking its confirmed total to an astonishing 274 moons.

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