Question

Why is there is a difference in the number of moons between earth and jupiter

Answer 1

There is a different gravitational force between the two planets, as earths gravity doesn’t reach space as much and isn’t as powerful as Jupiter’s who suck up all the incoming astroids and clams it as it’s moons

Answer 2

The gravitational pulls on each planet is different.

Step-by-step explanation:

As the largest planet in our solar system, Jupiter has the largest gravitational pull which helps it support 60+ moons.