There are so many interesting solar system facts, here are some of our favorites. For about a quarter of each Uranus year (or 21 Earth years, as each Uranus year is 84 years long), the sun shines ...

Explore ten scientifically grounded facts about our solar system, from unique planetary features to surprising interplanetary ...

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Earth Day is April 22 — think you know the planets? Test your knowledge of the solar system in this fun and engaging lifestyle quiz — and see how well you do!

Quick facts about the sun How big it is: 865,000 miles (1.392 million kilometers) across How far away it is: 93 million miles (150 million km) What type of star it is: A yellow dwarf star The sun ...

All About Space issue 129 uncovers astonishing facts about our solar system, the anatomy of white dwarf stars and a mystery surrounding weird filaments in the Milky Way.

If you are interested in learning more about solar panels, here are nine interesting facts you should know. Fact #1 The earth receives a continuous supply of 173,000 terawatts of solar ...