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A composite image with Pluto's moon, Charon behind Pluto. Both worlds appear reddish with tan features in this enhanced color image.
A full glove view of Pluton's moon, Charon. The moon is gray with a reddish cap.
Pluto and Its Moons: Charon, Nix, and Hydra

Moons of Pluto

Pluto has five moons. Its largest moon, Charon, is about half the size of Pluto, making it the largest known moon relative to its parent planet in our solar system. Pluto's other moons are: Nix, Hydra, Kerberos, and Styx.

Facts About Pluto's Moons about Moons of Pluto

Location

The Kuiper Belt

first discovered

June 22, 1978 (Charon)

Total Moons

5

Moons sharing name with a 1970s Rock Band

1 (Styx)

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