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Astronomers Have Detected an Exomoon for the First Time
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Astronomers reported the detection of an exomoon orbiting a planet in a solar system 73 light-years from Earth. The discovery was made through analysis of data from exoplanet observations. The finding prompted discussion among researchers about classification boundaries between celestial objects.
Original reporting: https://www.wired.com/story/astronomer-detect-exomoon-for-first-time/