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Which planet in our solar system has the most confirmed moons?
Answer
Saturn
As of 2023, Saturn holds the record with 146 confirmed moons, surpassing Jupiter's 95. Saturn's extensive moon system includes Titan, the only moon in the solar system with a dense atmosphere.
💡 Did you know?
Saturn's moon Titan has lakes and rivers — but they're filled with liquid methane, not water, making it the only world besides Earth with stable surface liquids.
Other options people guess
- Jupiter
- Uranus
- Neptune
Topics
- planets
- solar-system
- astronomy
- space
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