The planet Neptune has 16 known moons, which are named for minor water deities and a water creature in Greek mythology. [note 1] By far the largest of them is Triton, discovered by …

Mar 12, 2025 · All but two of Neptune's 16 moons have been named. Since Neptune is named for the Roman god of the sea, its moons are named for various lesser sea gods and nymphs in …

The moons of Neptune are named after characters from Greek or Roman mythology associated with Poseidon or his Roman counterpart, Neptune. The moons of Neptune are listed in order …

Nov 28, 2022 · Explore all 16 of Neptune's moons along with their names and dates of discovery. The Neptunian system hosts some very strange and elusive moons.

May 28, 2023 · Like all gas giants, Neptune has many natural moons, and they’re of no less scientific interest than the planet itself. So what is the number of moons on Neptune, what are …

Neptune moons can be classified into two groups: regular (inner) moons and irregular (outer) moons. The 7 inner regular moons share similar orbital characteristics and are associated with …

Sep 12, 2021 · Complete name list of all the moons in orbit around Neptune, the furthest planet from the Sun.

Sep 29, 2024 · Exploration of Neptune's moons, their unique characteristics, and the mysteries they pose to science.

Oct 20, 2023 · Neptune has 13 moons, the two largest are Triton and Nereid. Triton is made of rock and ice. Its surface is rich in water ice, dry ice, frozen carbon monoxide, methane, and …

There are 13 moons discovered to orbit around the 8th planet of the solar system, Neptune. The first, and the largest, moon, Triton, to be discovered was found just 17 days after the planet …