The eight planets of the solar system are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. They orbit the Sun in this order, each having distinct features and characteristics.
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The solar system is a collection of celestial bodies, including the Sun, planets, moons, asteroids, and comets, that orbit around the Sun due to its gravitational pull.
Visiting a planetarium or science museum is a great opportunity. At night, you can observe the Moon, planets, and stars through telescopes. During the day, enjoy models, pictures, and sky shows to explore the wonders of the universe.
Yes, the Big Dipper appears to move over time. As Earth rotates, the Big Dipper seems to shift position around the Pole Star, which remains relatively fixed in the sky. Draw a circle to show this motion.
Stars are always present, but during the day, the Sun’s light is so intense that it scatters in the Earth’s atmosphere, making the sky bright and obscuring the faint light from stars.