Thumbnail of the Solar System

Frequently Asked Questions

Click on a question to see the answer!

What is the Solar System?

The Solar System is made up of the Sun, eight planets, their moons, and other objects like asteroids and comets.

Which planet is the largest?

Jupiter is the largest planet in our Solar System.

Which planet is closest to the Sun?

Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.

Do all planets have moons?

No, Mercury and Venus do not have any moons. Other planets have one or many moons.

Can humans live on other planets?

Currently, Earth is the only planet where humans can live. Scientists are researching how humans might live on Mars in the future.