Iapetus

Moon in the Sol system
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Iapetus: Sol 6e
SystemSol
TypeMoon
HabitableNo
AffiliationUEE
LocationOrbits Saturn

Tidally locked to Saturn, Iapetus is unusual because of its "two-tone" coloration. The side facing Saturn is constantly shrouded in shadow while the more distant side is illuminated.