How Many Moons Does Jupiter Have?

Jupiter's moon count reaches 95+ official satellites. Explore the history of the Jovian system, from Galileo to the latest NASA discoveries.
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Dennis Mammana: Jupiter Returns to Evening Sky in All Its Brilliant, Bigger-Than-Life Glory

The giant planet Jupiter is back in our evening sky this week. Fresh from its opposition with the sun on Jan. 10, it now lies as close to the Earth as it ...

Jupiter's hidden depths: Simulation suggests planet holds 1.5 times more oxygen than the sun

Spectacular clouds swirl across the surface of Jupiter. These clouds contain water, just like Earth's, but are much denser on ...
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Jupiter has more oxygen than the sun, new simulations reveal

Jupiter harbors more oxygen than the sun, a new study finds, giving astronomers a crucial clue about how our solar system's ...
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Mysterious polar weather on Jupiter and Saturn could be key to understanding their insides

"I don't think anyone's made this connection between the surface fluid pattern and the interior properties of these planets." ...
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'Wall demon' discovered on Jupiter's moon likely to harbor off-world life

Scientists have discovered what they're calling a 'wall demon' on Jupiter's icy ocean moon of Europa, one of the prime candidates for discovering life in our solar system. The unique star-shaped ...