There were lots of moons in the news recently.
First, Saturn got 20 more.
BREAKING: Astronomers just found 20 NEW Moons orbiting an Alien-World in our Solar System
"Astronomers have discovered 20 new moons around Saturn, bringing the total to 82. This outnumbers Jupiter, which previously held the record with 79 moons. ... A team led by Scott S. Sheppard of the Carnegie Institution for Science discovered the moons using the Subaru Telescope on Hawaii's Mauna Kea."
But wait, Jupiter will not be denied.
Jupiter now has 92 moons, surpassing Saturn for record
"Jupiter now has 92 confirmed moons with orbits published by the International Astronomical Union’s Minor Planet Center. This includes 12 newly announced moons, half of which were first spotted around Jupiter within the past two years. The 12 new jovian moons are enough for the king of planets to rightfully reclaim its title as king of satellites as well."
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