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The Sky Today on Tuesday, September 8: The Moon joins Jupiter

Looking for a sky event this week? Check out our full Sky This Week column. September 7: Venus and Spica, side by side The ...
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The moon will hide Jupiter in broad daylight on Sept. 8 — here's how to see it

The moon and Jupiter will meet before dawn on Sept. 8, before the moon hides the giant planet from view in a rare daytime ...
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Jupiter's Moon Count Jumps to 92, Most in Solar System

Astronomers have discovered 12 new moons around Jupiter, putting the total count at a record-breaking 92. That's more than any other planet in our solar system. Saturn, the one-time leader, comes in a ...
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American Astronomer Finds Two New Moons Around Jupiter. His Record May Never Be Beaten.

James is a published author with multiple pop-history and science books to his name. He specializes in history, space, strange science, and anything out of the ordinary.View full profile James is a ...
Science Daily

Why Jupiter has several giant moons but Saturn has only Titan

Young Jupiter’s powerful magnetic field may have created a safe zone where several large moons could survive. Saturn lacked this protection, possibly explaining why Titan stands almost alone among its ...