Did you know there is officially only one Solar System in the entire universe? Or that it is made up of billions upon billions of astronomical bodies of all sizes? Read on and learn some of the most interesting facts about our Solar System. 1. 99.86% mass of our Solar System is concentrated in the …
The Earth is our home so we dare say it’s the single most important planet in our Solar System. But how much do you really know about it? Explore some of the most interesting facts about the planet Earth, we are sure some of them will surprise you. 1. Earth is the only planet in …
Neptune is the outermost planet and one of the coldest planets in our Solar System. There are quite a few interesting facts about Neptune to explore, read on to learn a few. 1. It was the first planet to be found by mathematical prediction It is the only planet in our Solar System that was …
Did you know that Uranus is actually the first planet discovered with a telescope? Or that it’s a planet with the most unique rotation in our Solar System? Find out more facts about Uranus, one of the most intriguing celestial bodies! 1. Uranus has rings Kicking off this list of facts about Uranus is the …
Saturn is the sixth planet from the Sun and one of the more distant planets visible to the naked eye. Its most noticeable feature is its system of rings, which are made up of small particles as well as large objects. But there are quite a few more fascinating facts about Saturn you may not …
Jupiter is the fifth planet from the sun and it’s one of the largest planets in our solar system. When you consider that Jupiter has a mass two and a half times that of all the other planets combined, then you gain some profound perspective on how big it really is. And this is only …
Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and it is one of the most amazing planets in our solar system. From fascinating geographical features and atmospheric conditions all the way to its two little moons, there are a lot of cool facts about Mars you may not yet know. 1. Mars was named after …
Did you know that Uranus was not discovered until 1781? Or that Earth was not always considered a planet? let’s take a look at who discovered them and when were the planets discovered in our Solar System. What are the planets in our Solar System? There are many astronomical objects in our Solar System. Some …
The moon has been a source of fascination and inspiration for humans ever since it was first sighted. It’s also been the subject of much scientific study, and many interesting facts about the Moon have been discovered. 1. We always see the same side of the Moon Looking from the Earth, you will only ever …
Almost every night you can observe the moon in the night sky, but will this always be the case? Is the Moon moving away from Earth and if this is truly the case, by how much? Will it ever just drift away? Read on and learn all of the answers. Some basics about the Moon …
The Sun is the star at the center of our Solar System and is the single most important thing in our lives. No Sun, no life. Amongst many other things, it affects the temperatures on Earth. But is the Sun getting hotter over time? And how does this affect Earth? These are some super interesting …
Venus, the second planet from the Sun, has many unique features that set it apart from most other planets in our Solar System. Learn some of the most interesting facts about Venus, a planet that is, despite its extreme conditions also called the sister planet of Earth. 1. Although not the closest to the Sun …
Why is Venus hotter than Mercury if Mercury is closer to the sun? Wouldn’t it make sense that the closer to the Sun you are the hotter it should be? Well yes, and no. And the answer depends on a few factors. How hot is Venus and hot is Mercury? The mean temperatures of these …
The planet Mercury is the smallest and innermost planet in our solar system. It moves faster around the sun than any other planet, completing its orbit about every 88 days. These are just some of the quick facts about Mercury, read the rest and get to know this planet a little better. 1. Mercury is …