22 Different Types of Moons Found in the Universe

Lori Dorn
July 16, 2026

Everything Explainer explored the 22 different types of moons in the universe and the circumstances that shaped them. Included in this list are regular moons, irregular moons, volcanic moons, and ploonets.

Every Moon Type in the Universe Explained

Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.

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