Fun facts about Neptune for kids! Today we are learning about the ice giant known as Neptune, named after the Roman god of the sea! Download and print our fun facts about Neptune and have some fun with this hands-on learning activity. Our printable fun facts pdf includes two pages filled with Neptune pictures and facts about Neptune that kids of all ages will enjoy at home or in the classroom.
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We are learning about Neptune. Why? Neptune is a very interesting planet! It is the eighth and farthest planet from the sun in our solar system. Not only that, but Neptune is also the third most massive planet and the fourth-largest planet by diameter. Neptune is known for having many moons – 14 known moons so far – all named after sea gods and nymphs from Greek mythology.
Printable Fun Neptune Facts To Print
- Neptune is the eighth planet from the sun, and the most distant planet in the solar system.
- Neptune was named after the Roman god of the sea.
- Neptune is the smallest gas giant.
- A day on Neptune lasts 16 hours, and a year equals 165 Earth days.
- Neptune is not visible to the naked eye and was first observed in 1846.
- Neptune is made of hydrogen, helium, and some methane, which absorbs red light making the planet look blue.
- Neptune has large storms through its upper atmosphere, with speeds as high as 600 meters per second.
- One of the largest storms was recorded in 1989, called the Great Dark Spot, and it lasted about five years.
- Neptune has 14 moons, and one of the most interesting moons is Triton, a frozen world, probably the coldest world in the solar system.
- Neptune has 6 faint rings, which are made up of ice particles mixed with dust grains.
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