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Moons

Natural satellites β€” from volcanic Io to ocean-world Europa.

The Moon

Earth's only natural satellite, about 384,400 km away on average. It stabilises Earth's axial tilt and drives ocean tides.

Distance from Earth
384,400 km (average)
Radius
1,737 km
Orbital period
27.3 days
Surface gravity
1.62 m/sΒ²

Source: NASA Moon facts

Io

Jupiter's volcanic moon β€” the most volcanically active body known, resurfaced constantly by sulphur eruptions.

Parent planet
Jupiter
Known for
400+ active volcanoes

Source: NASA Io overview

Europa

An icy Jupiter moon with a global salty ocean beneath its crust β€” one of the most promising places to search for life.

Parent planet
Jupiter
Known for
Subsurface ocean

Source: NASA Europa overview

Titan

Saturn's largest moon, with a thick nitrogen atmosphere and lakes of liquid methane and ethane.

Parent planet
Saturn
Atmosphere
Nitrogen, thicker than Earth's

Source: NASA Titan overview