This page covers 6 moons whose names start with the letter N, ranging from “Naiad” to “Nix.” These moons orbit planets and dwarf planets across the outer solar system, and they vary widely in size, shape, and orbital behavior. Some are tiny captured rocks just a few kilometers across, while others travel in sweeping orbits that take decades to complete.

Moons are natural satellites that orbit a planet, dwarf planet, or similar body in space. They form through various processes, including giant impacts, gravitational capture, and accretion from debris disks. Earth’s Moon is perhaps the most famous example, but our solar system holds hundreds of known moons, each with its own story.

Below you’ll find the table with Moon, Parent Planet, Diameter (km), Discovery Year, and Description.

Moon: The name of each moon starting with N. Names here follow the conventions set by the International Astronomical Union.

Parent Planet: The planet or dwarf planet that each moon orbits. This tells you where in the solar system the moon is located.

Diameter (km): The approximate width of the moon in kilometers. It helps you compare the sizes of these moons at a glance.

Discovery Year: The year astronomers first identified the moon. Earlier discoveries often relied on telescopes, while later ones came from spacecraft or advanced ground-based imaging.

Description: A short summary of each moon’s most notable features, orbit, or history. It gives you a quick sense of what makes each one unique.

Moons

Descriptions