Moons of Pluto
Pluto has 5 known natural satellites.
5
Total Moons1
Major Moons1,212
Largest (km)Major Moons
The most significant natural satellites
Other Moons
4 smaller natural satellites
Nix
A small, irregularly shaped moon of Pluto.
49.8 km
Diameter
24.9 d
Orbit
2005
Discovered
Hydra
Pluto's outermost known moon with a rapid, chaotic rotation.
50.9 km
Diameter
38.2 d
Orbit
2005
Discovered
Kerberos
A small double-lobed moon of Pluto.
19 km
Diameter
32.2 d
Orbit
2011
Discovered
Styx
The smallest known moon of Pluto.
16 km
Diameter
20.2 d
Orbit
2012
Discovered
