Saturn Has 274 Confirmed Moons, More Than Any Other Planet

Counting moons is a moving target, and Saturn is well ahead. NASA states that as of March 2025, Saturn had 274 confirmed moons in its orbit, far more than any other planet in our solar system. The number is tied to a date for a reason. NASA notes that other Saturnian satellites are continually awaiting confirmation of their discovery and official naming by the International Astronomical Union, so the total can rise. The moons are varied. NASA mentions the haze-shrouded surface of Titan and crater-riddled Phoebe, and says each moon tells another piece of the story of the Saturn system. The planet they circle spins quickly. A day on Saturn takes only 10.7 hours, while a year there lasts about 29.4 Earth years.