We will be learning about objects that are in outer space, this includes objects in our solar system along with outside of our solar system.

What planets are in our solar system?

Did you know the Sun is located at the center of our solar system and all the planets revolve around it?

The Sun is what causes seasons on Earth.

The Sun is actually a star but it is much closer to Earth compared to other stars.

Each planet takes a different amount of time to make a full revolution around the Sun.

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The Moon is the only satellite that revolves around the Earth.

Other planets have different numbers of satellites.

Why does the Moon appear to glow?

The moon glows because it is reflecting the light from the sun

The inner planets consist of Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars.

Mercury is the closest to the Sun followed by Venus, Earth and then Mars.

Earth is the only planet that is currently capable to sustain human life.

The outer planets consist of four planets, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.

These are separated from the inner planets by an asteroid belt.

We will continue our adventure throughout space. There is much more outside of our solar system. Can you name some objects that are outside of our solar system?

Could you write a story that involves a journey that you would take and what places would you visit?