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NASA Telescope Spots a Previously Unknown Moon of Uranus.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Lee, Chantelle 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on NASA's James Webb Space Telescope discovery of a previously unknown moon orbiting Uranus, increasing the planet's total known moons to 29. The newly identified moon, designated S/2025 U1, is estimated to be about six miles in diameter, much smaller than Uranus' largest moon, Titania. Uranus' moons are traditionally named after characters from Shakespeare and Alexander Pope, though this new moon has yet to receive an official name pending approval by the International Astronomical Union. The discovery suggests that additional moons may still be found around Uranus as observations continue.

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2025/08, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:187417013
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