Here I have listed down the largest moons ( natural satellites ) of different planets according to their diameter in decreasing order.
1. Ganymede, Moon of Jupiter
Ganymede is the largest moon in solar system which is larger than planet Mercury.
2. Titan , Moon of Saturn
Titan is the second largest moon and has a thick atmosphere made up of nitrogen gas.
3. Callisto, Moon of Jupiter
Callisto has the most heavily cratered surface in entire solar system.
4. Lo , Moon of Jupiter
Lo has hundreds of volcanoes making its surface covered with sulphur and volcanic deposits.
5. Moon, planet Earth 's moon
Moon is the only natural satellite of Earth. It has significant effect on ocean tides.
6. Europa, Moon of Jupiter
Scientists believe that it harbours life under its icy surface.
7. Triton , Moon of Neptune
Triton moves opposite to Neptune's rotation and has geysers that spew nitrogen gas.
8. Rhea , Moon of Saturn
It is believed that Rhea may also have thin ring around it.
9. Titania , Moon of Uranus
Titania is largest moon of Uranus and it has large canyons.
10. Oberon, Moon of Uranus
It is the second Largest moon of Uranus and its surface is covered with craters.
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