Coverage dated February 22, 2024 to February 27, 2024

Three new moons discovered orbiting Uranus and Neptune

Headline from CNN, on the newest of 2 developments

Astronomers have discovered a new moon orbiting Uranus — the first spotted in nearly 20 years — and two new moons around Neptune.

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Feb 23, 2024
New Moons Found at Uranus and Neptune
Headline from Universe Today ·
Feb 28, 2024Newest
Three new moons discovered orbiting Uranus and Neptune
Headline from CNN ·

Read the reports

Reports & sources

12 articles, oldest first.

Gizmodo
New Moons Discovered Around Uranus and Neptune (opens Gizmodo)
Published Feb 22, 2024
Gizmodo's feed description
The three new moons include the first to be discovered around Uranus in more than 20 years.
Washington Times
Astronomers spot previously unknown moons around Neptune and Uranus (opens Washington Times)
Published Feb 22, 2024
Washington Times's feed description
Astronomers have found three previously unknown moons in our solar system - two additional moons circling Neptune and one around Uranus.
Fox News
3 new moons discovered orbiting Uranus, Neptune (opens Fox News)
Published Feb 22, 2024
Fox News's feed description
Astronomers reported Friday that three new moons — one orbiting Uranus and two orbiting Neptune — have been discovered, placing each planet's lunar tally at 28 and 16 known moons.
The Columbian
Astronomers spot new tiny moons around Neptune and Uranus (opens The Columbian)
Published Feb 22, 2024
The Columbian's feed description
WASHINGTON — Astronomers have found three previously unknown moons in our solar system — two additional moons circling Neptune and one around Uranus.
Digital Trends
Three tiny new moons spotted orbiting Uranus and Neptune (opens Digital Trends)
Published Feb 23, 2024
Digital Trends's feed description
Astronomers have discovered three new tiny moons orbiting the far-off planets Neptune and Uranus of the outer solar system.
Universe Today
New Moons Found at Uranus and Neptune (opens Universe Today)
Published Feb 26, 2024
Universe Today's feed description
Astronomers have discovered three tiny new moons. One orbits Uranus and two orbit Neptune. There are likely more, even smaller moons.
CNN
Three new moons discovered orbiting Uranus and Neptune (opens CNN)
Published Feb 27, 2024
CNN's feed description
Astronomers have discovered a new moon orbiting Uranus — the first spotted in nearly 20 years — and two new moons around Neptune.
Local News 8
Astronomers discover 3 previously unknown moons orbiting planets in our solar system (opens Local News 8)
Published Feb 27, 2024
Local News 8's feed description
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Astronomers have discovered three previously unknown moons around Uranus and Neptune, the most distant planets in our solar system. The find includes one moon spotted orbiting Uranus — the first discovery of its kind in more than 20 years — and two detected in Neptu…
Salon
Three new moons of Uranus and Neptune discovered (opens Salon)
Published Feb 27, 2024
Salon's feed description
Astronomers hope the discovery will help deepen their understanding of the early days of Earth's solar system
WHDH Boston
Astronomers discover 3 previously unknown moons orbiting planets in our solar system - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Feb 27, 2024
WHDH Boston's feed description
(CNN) — Astronomers have discovered three previously unknown moons around Uranus and Neptune, the most distant planets in our solar system.The find includes one moon spotted

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