Which one among the following planets has the largest number of known

Which one among the following planets has the largest number of known satellites?

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Mars

Neptune

Jupiter

Saturn

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As of May 2023, Saturn surpassed Jupiter in the number of known satellites. Astronomers confirmed 62 new moons orbiting Saturn, bringing its total to 146. Jupiter currently has 95 confirmed moons. Mars has 2, and Neptune has 14. Therefore, Saturn has the largest number of known satellites among the options provided.

The discovery of new moons is ongoing, especially around the gas giants, using advanced telescopic surveys. The largest planets, Jupiter and Saturn, due to their immense gravity, have captured or formed a vast number of moons, including many small, irregular ones.

The number of known moons for a planet can change as new discoveries are made and confirmed. The listing of moons often distinguishes between major moons (like the Galilean moons of Jupiter or Titan of Saturn) and numerous smaller, irregular satellites.

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