The Solar System Overview

The Solar System

• The solar system consists of the Sun, eight planets, and other celestial bodies.
• The Sun is a star, the only one visible during the day.
• It is made up of hot gases and emits heat and light, which are crucial for life on Earth.

Planets

• Planets are generally round and orbit around the Sun in fixed paths called orbits.
• This movement is called revolution.
• Planets also rotate on their own axes, which is called rotation.
• Planets do not emit their own light, but reflect the light from the Sun making them visible.

Planets in Order (Increasing Distance from the Sun)

• Mercury is the smallest planet.
• Venus is the brightest planet.
• Earth is the only planet known to support life and is often called the "blue planet".
• Mars is known as the "red planet".
• Jupiter is the largest and heaviest planet in the solar system.
• Saturn is the lightest planet and is known for its prominent rings.
• Uranus is an "ice giant".
• Neptune is the farthest and windiest planet from the Sun.

Movements of the Earth

• The Earth, like the other planets, rotates on its axis and revolves around the Sun.