Jupiter is thought to have the most moons, a total of 63 have been confirmed so far.
The planet Mercury has no moons.
The general tendency is for a more massive planet to have more moons. However, the number of moons will also depend on the planet's previous history, so the situation is not entirely straightforward.
Jupiter has the highest number of known moons. The figure currently stands at 63, though more could be discovered.
The planet Jupiter has the most known moons of any planet in our solar system, with 63 (as of 2011). Saturn has 62 known and named moons, but may have more depending on the classification of the many small bodies within its ring system.
Jupiter is thought to have the most moons, a total of 63 have been confirmed so far.
The planet Mercury has no moons.
Yes, the number of moons can affect the mass of a planet to some extent, as the gravitational pull between the planet and its moons can influence each other. However, the effect is usually minimal compared to the mass of the planet itself.
The general tendency is for a more massive planet to have more moons. However, the number of moons will also depend on the planet's previous history, so the situation is not entirely straightforward.
The general tendency is for a more massive planet to have more moons. However, the number of moons will also depend on the planet's previous history, so the situation is not entirely straightforward.
The general tendency is for a more massive planet to have more moons. However, the number of moons will also depend on the planet's previous history, so the situation is not entirely straightforward.
The general tendency is for a more massive planet to have more moons. However, the number of moons will also depend on the planet's previous history, so the situation is not entirely straightforward.
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the heavier the planet, the more the moons
27 known moons right now......
The general tendency is for a more massive planet to have more moons. However, the number of moons will also depend on the planet's previous history, so the situation is not entirely straightforward.