Podcast Episode 116 l Saturn’s Irregular Moon, Phoebe

28/03/2025 5 min
Podcast Episode 116 l Saturn’s Irregular Moon, Phoebe

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Phoebe, Saturn’s largest irregular moon, was discovered in 1899. Orbiting in the opposite direction of Saturn's rotation, Phoebe is believed to be a captured icy body from the Kuiper Belt. Cassini’s 2004 flyby revealed its dark surface and icy layers. Phoebe also contributes to Saturn’s Phoebe Ring and Iapetus' two-tone appearance.