Facts About Sun for Kids
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As the star at the center of our solar system, the sun is one of the most important objects in the sky. From providing light and heat to supporting life on earth, the sun plays a crucial role in our daily lives. Here are some interesting facts about the sun that kids will enjoy learning:
- The sun is a star: While it may look like a giant glowing ball in the sky, the sun is actually a huge star that is much closer to us than any other star.
- The sun is massive: The sun is so big that if it were hollow, you could fit 1.3 million earths inside of it!
- The sun is hot: The temperature on the surface of the sun is a staggering 5,500 degrees Celsius (9,932 degrees Fahrenheit)!
- The sun is bright: The sun is so bright that you should never look directly at it, not even for a second, as it can cause permanent damage to your eyes.
- The sun is far away: The sun is located 93 million miles away from earth. This means that it takes light from the sun about 8 minutes and 20 seconds to reach us.
- Solar flares: Sometimes the sun spits out bursts of energy. These are called solar flares, and they can cause disruption to communications on Earth.
- The sun rotates: Like the Earth, the sun rotates on its axis. However, because it is a gas, different parts of the sun rotate at different speeds.
- Solar eclipses: When the moon passes in front of the sun, it blocks out its light, causing a solar eclipse. These can only be seen in certain areas of the world.
- Solar energy: The sun’s energy is used to create electricity in solar panels, which is a renewable and clean energy source.
- The sun is about halfway through its life: The sun is about 4.5 billion years old, and scientists think it has about another 5 billion years before it runs out of fuel and becomes a red giant.