Sun, planets, moons and the solar system.
1. How many planets are in our solar system?
💡 Our solar system has 8 planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.
2. What is the name of Earth's natural satellite?
💡 Earth has one natural satellite called the Moon.
3. Which planet has rings around it?
💡 All four outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune) have ring systems, though Saturn's are most prominent.
4. How long does light from the Sun take to reach Earth?
💡 Light from the Sun takes approximately 8 minutes and 20 seconds to reach Earth.
5. Which planet has the most moons?
💡 Saturn has the most confirmed moons with over 140 discovered moons.
6. Which is the largest planet in our solar system?
💡 Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system, more than twice as massive as all other planets combined.
7. Which planet rotates on its side?
💡 Uranus rotates on its side with an axial tilt of about 98 degrees.
8. Which planet is closest to the Sun?
💡 Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun in our solar system.
9. Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
💡 Mars is called the Red Planet due to iron oxide (rust) on its surface giving it a reddish appearance.
10. Which is the smallest planet in our solar system?
💡 Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar system.