The sun is an average-sized star in our galaxy, but it is about 330,000 times more massive than Earth and accounts for 99.86% of the solar system's total mass.
Despite being over 93 million miles away, the sun's energy reaches Earth in about 8 minutes and 20 seconds, traveling at the speed of light.
Sunspots, temporary phenomena on the sun's photosphere, can have temperatures as low as 3,800 degrees Celsius (6,872 degrees Fahrenheit)βmuch cooler than the surrounding areas.
During a total solar eclipse, the moon completely blocks the sun, casting a shadow on Earth and revealing the sun's outer atmosphere, known as the solar corona.
The sun goes through an 11-year solar cycle, marked by periods of increased and decreased solar activity, including the number of sunspots and solar flares.
At its core, the sun fuses about 620 million metric tons of hydrogen each second, releasing an immense amount of energy in the form of light and heat.
😎 Fun Fact
Did you know? The sun's diameter is approximately 109 times that of Earth, and it could fit about 1.3 million Earths inside it! βοΈππ
📜 Story (Fiction!) 😂
Join Stella, a cheerful sunbeam, on a radiant journey through the sky as she brings warmth and light to the world! βοΈπ
Stella woke up with a bright smile, ready to paint the sky with hues of orange and pink. With a joyful skip, she began her ascent, scattering sunlight across the clouds. π€οΈπ«
As Stella soared higher, she met the curious moon, exchanging stories about their nightly and daily adventures. Together, they created breathtaking sunsets and moonlit nights. π π
Children on Earth looked up in wonder, imagining shapes in the clouds and making wishes upon the stars. Stella's rays touched every corner, bringing warmth to all living things. πβ€οΈ
Grab your favorite colors and join Stella on this luminous escapade! Let your creativity shine as you fill the pages with the magic of the sun. ποΈπ¨