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Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong><\/span>Just in time for the new year, a recent spell of lunar luck put Jupiter back on top of Saturn in the race for the most moons. Scientists have identified 12 previously-undiscovered moons orbiting Jupiter, putting the gas giant nine moons ahead of neighboring Saturn, according to newly-published analysis from the International Astronomical Union\u2019s Minor Planet Center.<\/p>\n

Astronomers reportedly found the 12 celestial bodies over the past two years using telescopes in Hawaii and Chile, bringing Jupiter\u2019s total moon count to 92.<\/p>\n

According to Scott Sheppard of the Carnegie Institution, who participated in the research, the moons range in size from 1 to 3 kilometers. Per the scientist, only those 1.5 km or larger in diameter are likely to ultimately be given names.<\/p>\n

Sheppard says \u201cthe smaller moons probably formed when collisions fragmented larger objects,\u201d a recent report by Sky & Telescope noted.<\/p>\n

But \u201cwhile Jupiter may have the most moons for now, Saturn might catch up,\u201d the publication pointed out. The famously ringed planet\u2019s moon count currently stands at 83 \u2014 many the probable products of \u201ca collision that disrupted a larger moon a few hundred million years ago,\u201d officials wrote \u2014 but the total could increase as astronomers\u2019 powers of observation continue to improve.<\/p>\n

Indeed, a 2021 analysis in the Planetary Science Journal revealed that Saturn\u2019s orbit contained \u201capproximately three times as many irregular moons as Jupiter\u201d with an approximate diameter of 3 km or more.<\/p>\n

If only counting moons measuring at least 3 kilometers across, \u201cSaturn would have more moons than all the rest of the solar system,\u201d the University of British Columbia\u2019s Brett Gladman claimed.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s no telling when the ringed planet could overtake its rival, but Jupiter may want to enjoy the moment while it lasts. As telescopic technology continues to improve, it seems the reigning lunar champ could end up relinquishing the title.<\/p>\n

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