Sun
T H E S O L A R Uranus
An icy, blue planet that rotates
SYSTEM
on its side. It has a thin set of
The Sun is a rings and many small moons.
massive star that
revolves around
which the planets in Meteor
the Solar System A meteor is a small rock or
Saturn
orbit. debris from space that enters
Earth's atmosphere, creating a The Solar System is the collection of planets,
bright streak of light known as a moons, asteroids, comets, and other celestial
shooting star.
objects that orbit around the Sun. It consists of
Known for its beautiful rings
eight planets, including Earth, as well as dwarf
Mercury
made of ice and rock
planets, moons, and other small objects. The particles. It also has many
study of the Solar System provides important moons, including Titan, which
insights into the origins and evolution of our has a thick atmosphere and
The smallest planet, liquid methane lakes.
Earth
closest to the Sun. It
planet and the universe.
has a rocky surface
and no atmosphere.
The only planet known to
harbor life. It has a diverse
Jupiter
range of ecosystems and
a protective atmosphere.
Asteroid Belt The largest planet, with colorful bands of
They are pieces of clouds and a giant storm called the Great Red
rock and metal of Spot. It has many moons, including the four
various sizes and largest: Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto.
Neptune
shapes orbiting
between Mars
and Jupiter.
Venus Moon Another icy planet, with a blue color
and strong winds. It has a set of
The hottest planet, with a
thick atmosphere that traps
heat. It has a rocky surface
Mars
The "Red Planet," with a
rings and many moons, including
Triton, which is one of the coldest
objects in the Solar System.
and is similar in size to Earth.
dusty, rocky surface and a
thin atmosphere. It has
polar ice caps and evidence
of past liquid water.
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