Triton

Triton is the largest of Neptune's 13 moons and is unique due to its retrograde orbit, meaning it orbits Neptune in the opposite direction of the planet's rotation. Scientists believe Triton was a Kuiper Belt Object captured by Neptune's gravity millions of years ago.

Source: science.nasa.gov

APODs including "Triton"

Neptune at Night

09/11/2024

Ringed Ice Giant Neptune

06/09/2024

Ringed Ice Giant Neptune

19/08/2023

Crescent Neptune and Triton

27/05/2023

Ringed Ice Giant Neptune

23/09/2022

Crescent Neptune and Triton

25/07/2021