Planet Facts for Kids + Printable Fact Cards

Mercury Facts for Kids

 Mercury is the smallest planet.

 A year on Mercury takes 88 Earth days.
 Mercury does not have any moons or rings.

Venus Facts for Kids

 Venus is the only planet that rotates clockwise.

 It is the hottest planet in our solar system.
 Venus is about the same size as Earth.

Earth Facts for Kids

 70% of Earth’s surface is water.

 Earth is the only planet with organic life.
 It takes 24 hours for the Earth to rotate around the sun.

Mars Facts for Kids

 The tallest mountain in our entire solar system is on Mars. 

 Mars has the largest dust storms in the solar system.
 Sunsets on Mars are blue, and the daytime is pink/red.

Jupiter Facts for Kids

 Jupiter has 67 moons.

 Jupiter is the biggest planet.
 It is the fastest spinning planet in our solar system.
 Jupiter has the shortest days out of any other planet. 

Saturn Facts for Kids

 Saturn is the furthest planet that can be seen with the naked eye.
 It has 82 moons.
 Saturn is the flattest planet, and has oval-shaped storms.

Uranus Facts for Kids

 Uranus hits the coldest temperatures of any planet.

 It was discovered in 1781 by Sir William Herschell.
 One “season” on uranus would last 42 Earth years.

Neptune Facts for Kids

 Neptune has the strongest winds in the solar system.
 Neptune is the furthest planet from the sun.
 It is named after the Roman God of the sea.