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Neptune's tiny moons tell the story of Triton's destructive capture
The unique configuration of Neptune's moons has long been a subject of interest among astronomers.
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The unique configuration of Neptune's moons has long been a subject of interest among astronomers. A significant aspect of Neptune's moon system is the stark contrast between its large, retrograde moon Triton and the numerous smaller moons that orbit the planet. Triton's massive size, accounting for over 99% of the total mass of Neptune's satellites, is particularly noteworthy. The presence of these tiny moons may hold clues about the capture of Triton, which orbits Neptune in a retrograde pattern.
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