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Nereid Could be Neptune’s Only Original Moon

MAY 22, 2026

New research suggests that Triton — or a Triton-like object — might have disrupted Neptune’s original moon system. Nereid might be the sole survivor.

New research suggests that Triton — or a Triton-like object — might have disrupted Neptune’s original moon system. Nereid might be the sole survivor.

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