The heat… we feel it every day! Sometimes, when it’s hot, it feels like the sun is just an inch away from the top of the head. Of course, in reality, the sun is very far away. How Far is the Earth and the Sun? But really, how far is the sun from where we … Read more
Why is the Sun so important to Earth? The sun isn’t just there for our benefit; it has a direct impact on all things that live on Earth. The earth’s rotation, weather patterns, and other natural phenomena all depend on the sun. It also affects everything from plants to animals and humans in different ways … Read more
Far out in space, the sun looks like a giant ball of fire. But after 5 billion years of being on, why hasn’t it gone out yet? Even more strange, why does the sun burn in space without oxygen? Back on Earth, a fire can only burn if there is fuel and oxygen heated to … Read more
The sun, our beloved object in the solar system, is one of the main sources of our lives. But, what would happen if the sun disappeared for 5 seconds? What’s going to happen to us? First, if the sun suddenly disappears, we won’t notice it for about eight minutes. Because it’s time for sunlight to … Read more