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New Moon Discovered Orbiting Uranus, Count Rises to 29

9/5/2025

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Astronomers discovered a new moon, S/2025 U1, orbiting Uranus, measuring 6 miles wide.
This discovery raises Uranus' moon count to 29 and enhances understanding of its rings.
The moon was identified in images from February 2, 2025, by Dr. Maryame El Moutamid's team.
S/2025 U1 orbits 35,000 miles from Uranus, between moons Ophelia and Bianca.
The International Astronomical Union will finalize the moon's name, following literary naming traditions.

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Astronomers discovered a new moon, S/2025 U1, orbiting Uranus, measuring 6 miles wide.
This discovery raises Uranus' moon count to 29 and enhances understanding of its rings.
The moon was identified in images from February 2, 2025, by Dr. Maryame El Moutamid's team.
S/2025 U1 orbits 35,000 miles from Uranus, between moons Ophelia and Bianca.
The International Astronomical Union will finalize the moon's name, following literary naming traditions.