The Moon, The Sun, and Stars

1. The element helium got its name from the sun.

2. The sun is a ball of gas so it has no solid surface.

3. The sun's light reaches the Earth in under eight minutes.

4. Over 1 million Earths could fit in the sun.

5. The sun is the most important source of energy for the Earth.

Facts about stars:

1. The smaller stars are, the longer they live.

2. Most stars come in multiples.

3. Stars are made of mostly hydrogen and helium.

4. When stars explode, it is called a supernova.

5. It is very rare to see a supernova.

Facts about the moon:

1. Our days would be 6-8 hours long without the moon.

2. The moon is made mostly out of oxygen.

3. Moon dust smells like gunpowder.

4. The moon is a lot smaller than the sun.

5. The moon is technically a satellite.