Irregular moon
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irregular-moon-203-8392365
title:
Irregular moon
text:
In astronomy, an irregular moon, irregular satellite, or irregular natural satellite is a natural satellite following a distant, inclined, and often highly elliptical and retrograde orbit. They have been captured by their parent planet, unlike regular satellites, which formed in orbit around them. Irregular moons have a stable orbit, unlike temporary satellites which often have similarly irregular orbits but will eventually depart. The term does not refer to shape; Triton, for example, is a roun
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Captured satellite following an irregular orbit
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irregular_moon
date created:
2006-07-25T11:18:22Z
date modified:
2024-09-09T18:43:17Z
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