The solar system consists of the Sun and all the objects that orbit it, including eight planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune), their moons, dwarf planets(Pluto among one), asteroids, and comets. The Sun, a massive ball of hot gas, provides the gravitational pull that keeps everything in orbit around it.
Each planet has unique features, such as Saturn's stunning rings and Jupiter's Great Red Spot, a gigantic storm. Earth's moon is just one of over 200 moons in the solar system. Comets, with their glowing tails, and meteoroids also add to the dynamic and diverse nature of our solar system.
One fun fact about our solar system is that Jupiter, the largest planet, has such a strong gravitational influence that it acts as a kind of "vacuum cleaner," attracting and capturing many of the comets and asteroids that might otherwise pose a threat to Earth. This gravitational pull helps protect our planet from potential collisions with these space objects.
Unlike most planets in the solar system, Venus rotates in the opposite direction, meaning if you were standing on Venus, the Sun would rise in the west and set in the east.
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