Mar 12, 2025 · Neptune has 16 known moons. The first moon found – Triton – was spotted on Oct. 10, 1846, just 17 days after Neptune was discovered.

Jan 17, 2025 · Neptune has 16 known moons, including the largest moon, Triton, which was spotted Oct. 10, 1846 – just 17 days after Neptune was discovered.

Apr 21, 2025 · Neptune is the eighth and most distant planet in our solar system. It was discovered in 1846. Neptune has 16 known moons.

Nov 3, 2024 · Triton is the largest of Neptune's 13 moons. It is unusual because it is the only large moon in our solar system that orbits in the opposite direction of its planet's rotation―a retrograde orbit.

May 20, 2025 · Moons of Our Solar System Naturally-formed bodies that orbit planets are called moons, or planetary satellites. Moons come in many shapes, sizes, and types. There are hundreds of moons …

Apr 29, 2025 · This diagram shows the orbits of several of Neptune's moons. Explore a curated collection of resources about ice giants, including activities that can be done at home, as well as …

Jul 12, 2011 · The white dots are Neptune's inner moons moving along their orbits during Hubble's observations. The solid green lines trace the full orbit of each moon. The spacing of the moon …

Sep 21, 2022 · Webb captured seven of Neptune’s 14 known moons: Galatea, Naiad, Thalassa, Despina, Proteus, Larissa, and Triton. Neptune’s large and unusual moon, Triton, dominates this …

Nov 5, 2024 · This diagram shows the orbits of several moons located close to the planet Neptune. All of them were discovered in 1989 by NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft, with the exception of Hippocamp …

Apr 21, 2025 · 2002: Using improved observing techniques, astronomers discover four new moons orbiting Neptune: Laomedia, Neso, Sao and Halimede. 2003: Another moon, Psamathe, is …