Jupiter’s moon count jumps to 92, most in solar system

The discovery means Jupiter holds more than any other planet in our solar system.

The planet Jupiter, captured by the Hubble Space Telescope (Nasa, ESA, A. Simon/Goddard Space Flight Centre, M.H. Wong/University of California, Berkeley via AP)

Astronomers have discovered 12 new moons around Jupiter, putting the total count at a record-breaking 92.

That is more than any other planet in our solar system.