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Which planet has 53 moons?

Published in Astronomy 1 min read

Both Jupiter and Saturn have 53 confirmed moons. However, these planets have a different number of total moons (confirmed and provisional).

Jupiter has 53 confirmed moons and 26 provisional moons, bringing its total to 79. Saturn has 53 confirmed moons and 9 provisional moons, giving it a total of 62.

Here's a table summarizing the moon count:

Planet Confirmed Moons Provisional Moons Total Moons
Jupiter 53 26 79
Saturn 53 9 62

It's important to note that the number of moons can change as new discoveries are made and provisional moons are confirmed.