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Which moon is the largest in the Solar System?

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Quick Answer

Ganymede, a moon of Jupiter, is the largest moon in the Solar System, with a diameter of about 5,268 km.

The Full Story

Ganymede is the largest moon in the Solar System and even bigger than the planet Mercury in diameter, though not in mass. It measures about 5,268 kilometers across and orbits Jupiter. Ganymede is also unique because it has its own magnetic field. Scientists think it may have a subsurface ocean beneath its icy crust.

Key Facts

1.Diameter: about 5,268 km
2.Orbits Jupiter
3.Only moon known to have its own magnetosphere

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