Solar System Planets

Jupiter

Jupiter is the fifth planet from the sun. Jupiter is the largest planet and has a never ending storm located on the planet known as "the giant red spot"

Neptune

Neptune is the eight planet from the sun. This planet is a dark blue color and is the most distant planet

Saturn

Saturn is the sixth planet from the sun. Saturn has distinct rings that circle all the way around. Saturn is much larger than planet earth

Uranus

Uranus is the seventh planet from the sun and was the first planet to be be discovered. Uranus is a light blue color and is the coldest planet in our solar system.

Mars

Mars is the fourth planet from the sun. Mars is known as the "red planet" due to its color. Mars is home to the tallest mountain in our solar system. Olympus Mons

Earth

Earth is the third planet from the sun. This is the only planet known to support life. Earth is the planet we live on

Pluto

Pluto is a dwarf planet and is the smallest planet. Pluto's surface is mostly made up of ice

Mercury

The first planet from the sun. Mercury is smaller than earth

Venus

The second planet from the sun. It is often called earth's sister planet because it is similar in size.