inner moon

C18253
concept

An inner moon is a natural satellite that orbits very close to its parent planet, typically within the planet’s main ring system or just inside it, and is strongly influenced by the planet’s gravity and radiation environment.

Instances (7)

Instance Via concept surface
Naiad
Larissa
Neptune VI
S/1989 N 6
Neptune V (Despina)
Metis
moon Daphnis
surface form: Daphnis