SESE Science · Earth & Space
Interactive Solar System Orrery
Watch the planets orbit the Sun at relative speeds. Tap any planet to inspect its composition, atmosphere, and moons!
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💡 Tap or click any orbiting planet to open its fact file!
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Gas Giant · Fathach Gáis
Saturn · Satarn
An 6ú Pláinéad ón nGrian
Distance from Sun
1,434 M km
Diameter
116,460 km
Surface Temp
-140 °C
Year Length
29.4 Earth yrs
Day Length
10.7 hours
Known Moons
146 moons
🌟 Did You Know? / An raibh a fhios agat?
Saturn's rings are made of billions of chunks of ice and rock, ranging from tiny dust specks to the size of a house!
SESE Science · The Moon
Pasanna na Gealaí · Lunar Cycle Lab
Drag the slider to guide the Moon around Earth. Watch how sunlight creates the 8 distinct lunar phases seen from Ireland!
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New Moon · Nua-Ghealach
The Moon sits directly between the Earth and the Sun. The lit side faces away from Earth, making the Moon invisible in the night sky.
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SESE Science · Gravity & Weight
Domhantarraingt · What Would You Weigh in Space?
Gravity changes depending on the mass of the planet. Enter your weight on Earth to see how heavy or light you would be across the Solar System!
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Space Cadet Mission Quiz
Answer questions about the planets, the Sun, and the Moon to earn your Junior Astronaut Badge!
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