But on larger icy moons, the ice layer may break up before the water boils, preventing the formation of a boiling ocean.

While the crater-pitted moon may appear geologically dead, researchers have discovered more could be going on under its icy ...

Saturn’s moon Mimas earned the nickname “Death Star Moon” because of one enormous crater called Herschel. With steep walls ...

Far from the warmth of the Sun, some of the coldest-looking worlds in the solar system may be hiding the hottest surprises.

UC Davis research suggests that Saturn's moon Mimas may harbor a hidden, potentially boiling ocean beneath its icy crust due to tidal heating effects.

The outer planets of the Solar System are swarmed by ice-wrapped moons. Some of these, such as Saturn’s moon Enceladus, are ...

The outer planets of the solar system are swarmed by ice-wrapped moons. Some of these, such as Saturn's moon Enceladus, are ...

That’s also true for the other moons that provide the gravitational stress. As a result, the internal oceans may actually ...

A new study reveals how shifting ice shells on icy moons can cause dramatic pressure changes, sometimes enough to boil their hidden oceans. The outer planets of our Solar System are accompanied by ...

Small icy moons may have hidden oceans that briefly boil under thick ice. Changing pressure inside these moons shapes their ...

Small icy moons in the outer reaches of our solar system may hide boiling oceans underneath their surfaces, a new study finds.

The Solar System is more than just planets; it is home to a dazzling variety of moons, each with its own unique charm. Some are icy and serene, others are stormy or volcanic. Among the many satellites ...