The Sun: Our Brightest Star
At the center of our solar system lies a giant ball of hot gas called the Sun. It's so big it could hold more than a million Earths! The Sun gives us the light and heat that makes life possible on our planet. Did you know that the Sun is a star? It's just much closer to us than the other twinkling stars we see in the night sky.
Planets: Our Cosmic Neighbors
Our solar system has eight planets orbiting the sun. Each planet is unique and has its own characteristics. Let's take a quick look:
Mercury: Closest to the Sun and very hot.
Venus: Covered with thick clouds and has volcanoes.
Earth: Our home planet, with oceans, mountains, and life.
Mars: It is called the Red Planet because of its rusty color.
Jupiter: The largest planet, with a massive storm called the Great Red Spot.
Saturn: Famous for its beautiful rings of ice and dust.
Uranus: Tilts and has icy rings.