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Planets of the Solar System List

planets of the solar system list

 

Mercury

Mercury is the  innermost planet of the solar system and closest to the Sun. It has very hot days and very cold nights.

distance from the sun: 57.91 million km

day length: 58.6 Earth days

 

Venus

Venus is covered with thick clouds. It is the hottest planet in our solar system.

distance from the sun: 108 million km

day length: 243 Earth days

 

 

Earth

Earth is our home planet. It has air, water, and living things.

distance from the sun: 149.6 million kilometers

day length: 24 hours

 

 

Mars

Mars is called the Red Planet. It has dusty land and tall mountains.

distance from the sun: 221.35 million km

day length: 1d 0 hrs and 37 m

 

 

Jupiter

Jupiter is the biggest planet. It has a giant storm called the Great Red Spot.

distance from the sun:  777.29 million km

day length: 0d 9 hrs and 55 m

 

Saturn

Saturn has beautiful rings around it. It is made mostly of gas.

distance from the sun: 1.4253 billion km

day length: 0d 10 hrs and 33 m

 

Uranus

Uranus spins on its side as it moves. It looks blue because of gases.

distance from the sun: 2.9156 billion km

day length: 0d 17 hrs 14 m

 

Neptune

Neptune is very far from the Sun. It has strong winds and looks deep blue.

distance from the sun: 57.91 million km

day length: 4.4704 billion km

Check: Solar System Activity for Kids Quiet Book

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