Planets

The sun is a star, that provides heat and energy for the Earth. The hottest part of the Sun is it's core. The Sun's core can be up to 27 milloin degrees Fahrenheit!

The Sun

The moon is a natural satellite, and the fifth largest moon in the Solar System. It has a very thin atmosphere called the exopshere. The first man on the moon was Neil Armstrong. 

The Moon

Solar System Diagram

Mercury is the closest planet to the sun. It has the most craters of any planet in our Solar System, and doesn't have a single moon! This planet is also the smallest planet in our Solar System.

Mercury

Venus is said to be the scariest planet, because every part of it can kill you in an instant! This planet is the second planet to the sun, after Mercury. It is the hottest planet, even though it is not the closest to the sun.

Venus

Earth is the planet we live on. About 70% of Earth's surface is water. On land, there are 7 continents: Africa, Antartica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America.

Earth

Mars is the fourth planet from the sun. It is also known as the Red Planet, and has two moons. The moons are called Demos and Phobos. Mars was named after the Roman God of War.

Mars

Jupiter is the fifth planet from the sun. It is the fastest spinning, and biggest planet in our Solar System. Like Saturn, Jupiter has rings that are only visible from behind the planet. They are made up of mainly dust particles.

Jupiter

Saturn is the sixth planet from the sun. It could float in water, because it is made up of mostly gas. This unique planet has 82 moons. It's largest moon is called Titan. The rings are not solid. They are made of ice, dust particles, and pieces of rock.

Saturn

Uranus is the seventh planet from the sun. It is the coldest planet at - 353 degrees Fahrenheit. This planet has 27 moons. It's biggest moon is called Titania.

Uranus

Neptune is the farthest planet from the sun. It has massive storms with high winds, and was the last planet to be discovered. It is the smallest of the Ice Giants. This planet has 14 moons, it's largest is called Triton.

Neptune