Nicole GranucciSocial Links NavigationNicole Granucci is an Instructor of Physics at Quinnipiac University. Latest articles by Nicole Granucci Why do some planets have moons? A physics expert explains why Earth has only one moon while other planets have hundreds By Nicole Granucci published 29 June 24 Why is that some planets, such as Saturn, have more than a hundred moons, while others, such as Venus, have none? The Universe MORE FROM SPACE...1Streaks in space! ISS astronaut's incredible timelapse photos highlight ghostly solar panels and lovely star trails2SpaceX targeting July 31 for launch of historic Polaris Dawn astronaut mission3How 'Star Wars: The Acolyte' created a fresh new look for the Jedi (exclusive interview)4Under the moon's surface, magnetized lava may create 'lunar swirls'5SpaceX to launch NASA gamma-ray space telescope in 2027
Why do some planets have moons? A physics expert explains why Earth has only one moon while other planets have hundreds By Nicole Granucci published 29 June 24 Why is that some planets, such as Saturn, have more than a hundred moons, while others, such as Venus, have none?