While most large moons orbit counterclockwise above their planets' equators, the smallermoons often show eccentric or even retrograde orbits, suggesting capture.

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This statement is true. The larger moons in our solar system, such as the Galilean moons of Jupiter or the Earth's moon, have more circular orbits that are aligned with their planet's equator. However, smaller moons often have more irregular orbits that can be eccentric (elliptical) or even retrograde (orbiting in the opposite direction of their planet's rotation), indicating that they were likely captured objects rather than forming in place. This statement is true.

While Most Large Moons Orbit Counterclockwise Above Their Planets' Equators