The wonders of our solar system have captivated humans for centuries, and what better way to learn about it than through coloring pages? Here are some free printable solar system coloring pages for kids to dive into the adventure of exploring space!
The Sun
Our solar system is composed of eight planets, dwarf planets, moons, and other objects revolving around a central star, the sun. The sun is the largest object in our solar system and holds 99.8% of its total mass.
Moon
The moon is the Earth’s only natural satellite, and it’s the fifth largest in our solar system. It takes around 27.3 days to orbit Earth and always keeps the same face towards us as it rotates at the same rate as its revolution around our planet.
Mars
Mars is often called the “Red Planet” due to its rust-colored surface. It is the fourth planet from the sun and has the largest volcano and deepest canyon in our solar system.
Venus
Venus is the second planet from the sun and the brightest object in our night sky, after the moon. It is often called the “Morning Star” or “Evening Star” since it is visible just before sunrise or after sunset. Venus is also known for its thick and toxic atmosphere.
Saturn
Saturn is the second-largest planet in our solar system and has a famous ring system composed of ice and rock particles. These rings can be seen through a telescope and were discovered by Galileo in 1610.
Jupiter
Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system and has more than 75 moons, the most of any planet. It also has a distinct red spot, a giant storm bigger than our entire planet, which has been raging for over three hundred years.
Neptune
Neptune is the farthest planet from the sun and takes 165 Earth years to complete one orbit around it. It is known for its blue color, caused by methane in its atmosphere, and its winds, which are the fastest in our solar system.
Uranus
Uranus is the seventh planet from the sun and is tilted on its side with its poles almost pointing towards the sun. It has a unique blue-green color due to its atmosphere of methane and hydrogen.
Coloring the solar system can be both fun and educational for kids. They get to know about the size, shape, and color of each planet and also learn the order in which they are placed from the sun. Grab your colors and get ready to explore our solar system!
