Jupiter is the fastest spinning planet in our Solar System, completing a rotation in less than 10 hours. This rapid spin ...

The eight planets of the solar system occupy space with their own distinct personalities. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) shared a video on the 14th that lets viewers compare ...

When we think of a day, we usually imagine 24 hours. But did you know that not all planets have days that last 24 hours? In fact, the length of a day can be very different depending on the planet.

PETALING JAYA: The sun rises from the east, and sets in the west - this is a well-established fact for the longest time, and this is due to Earth's rotation, which is moving from west to east on its ...

The workings of our solar system are roughly the same now as they have been for millions of years. Moons circle their planets, the planets circle the sun, the sun’s magnetic fields and sunspots wax ...

In addition to planets such as Earth and Mars, there are many asteroids in the solar system. A map of such a solar system planet and 18,000 asteroids, along with their orbits, is available. An Orbit ...

Are planets in the solar system that are closer to the Sun older than the ones further away? – Gavriel, age 10, Paducah, Kentucky A cloud of collapsing gas created our Sun, the first thing to form in ...

This article was originally featured on The Conversation. Are planets in the solar system that are closer to the Sun older than the ones further away? – Gavriel, age 10, Paducah, Kentucky A cloud of ...

While its star projector leaves a lot to be desired, the Science Can Solar System Planetary Projector is a fantastic educational tool for kids, with its solar system model, complete with talking ...