Saturn's Moon Count Soars to 145 with 62 New Discoveries

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Saturn's Moon Count Soars to 145 with 62 New Discoveries
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Scientists have discovered 62 new moons orbiting Saturn, bringing the planet's total to 145, surpassing Jupiter's 95 confirmed moons. The newly discovered moons are all "irregular moons" and are expected to be recognized by the International Astronomical Union later this month. The moons are believed to have originated from a larger parent moon that broke apart millions of years ago.

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