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The inner planets do not have many moons because what could become moons is usually trapped by one of the outer planets gravitational pull, lost in the asteroid belt, or crashes into the inner planets.

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Which planet visible rings and lots of moons?

Saturn is the planet that has visible rings and lots of moons. There are a few other planets.


Compare and contrast the outer planets of the solar system with the inner planets?

Outer: big, cold, gas giants (and lots of satellites) Inner: small, rocky, warn (to hot).


What planet has visible rings and has lots of moons?

Saturn is the planet known for its stunning visible rings and has a large number of moons, with over 80 confirmed. Its iconic rings are made up of ice and rock particles, creating a spectacular sight. Among its moons, Titan is the largest and is notable for having a dense atmosphere and surface lakes of liquid methane. Saturn's unique ring system and multitude of moons make it one of the most fascinating planets in our solar system.


How many moons does the Milky Way Galaxy have?

There are lots of spiral galaxies, so you shouldn't speak about the spiral galaxy as if there were only one, and while there are lots of moons inside galaxies, you may be thinking of galaxies that have other galaxies which orbit them; our own galaxy, the Milky Way, has the Greater and Lesser Magellanic Clouds as satellite galaxies, which perhaps is what you had in mind. A satellite galaxy is not a moon, however.


How many earths can fit in the moon?

Lots of articles say you can fit 49 or 30 whatever moons in earth but this is not true because the moon is 24.2% the size of earth so about 4 moons. Lots of science shows like the universe on history channel say 4 moons can fit in earth. But the Earth is much denser so about 45 moons would equal the mass of the earth. EDIT: The diameter of the moon is approximately 24.2% the diameter of Earth, but this does not necessarily mean that the volumes are in this ratio. Therefore, you cannot conclude that there are about 4 moons. If no volume was left unused, approximately 49 moons could fit into the Earth (this is not possible in reality as there would have to be empty space to be able to fit the moons into the Earth. So the actual amount of moons that could fit into the Earth is going to be a little less than 49 moons (36 according to some sources).

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Jovian planets lack moons?

No, they have lots of moons.


What type of planet have lots of moons?

Jupiter and Saturn are the two gassy planets with lots of moons.


Why is there lot of moons?

there are lots of moons because of light for planets PS I'm guessing


Which planet visible rings and lots of moons?

Saturn is the planet that has visible rings and lots of moons. There are a few other planets.


Do gas giants have a lot of moons?

yes, tresstrial planets are the ones that don't have lots of moons.


Comparative essay on the inner planet vs the outer planet?

The inner planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars) are small, terrestrial planets with solid surfaces, while the outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune) are gas giants with no solid surface. Inner planets have higher densities and are primarily composed of rock and metal, while outer planets are predominantly made of hydrogen and helium. Additionally, inner planets have shorter orbital periods and are closer to the Sun, while outer planets have longer orbital periods and are further away.


Do all gas giants have lots of moons?

All the ones in OUR solar system seem to have lots of moons; this is probably not so much a characteristic of "gas giant" planets, but of large planets in general, with high gravity. We know nothing, as yet, about the moons of the hundreds of planets in OTHER solar systems. We hardly know anything about the planets.


Do all planets have the same number of moons?

No, not all planets have the same number of moons. For example, Mercury and Venus have no moons, Earth has one moon, Mars has two moons, while Jupiter has over 70 moons. The number of moons can vary from planet to planet.


Does the moon orbit Jupiter?

Not our (the Earth's) moon but Jupiter has lots of its own moons that orbit it.


Compare and contrast the outer planets of the solar system with the inner planets?

Outer: big, cold, gas giants (and lots of satellites) Inner: small, rocky, warn (to hot).


Which planet in solar system has lots of moons?

The planet Jupiter, which is the largest planet in the solar system, also has the most moons (which is logical, because the large size of Jupiter means that it also has the strongest gravitational field, and can therefore attract satellites more strongly). All of the four gas giants (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune) have lots of satellites. The inner planets have fewer satellites.


How can there be so many moons in the solar system?

Because the solar system was formed from a lot of material like dust, rock and gas which over millions of years have come together by the effect of gravity to make up planets and moons - there are lots of moons because there are lots of rocks moving about in space!