Sun

Comets are large balls of ice, rock and dust but you can think of them as large dirty snowballs that travel through the Solar System. 

In the UK, we experience 4 seasons each year. These are Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter. But why do we have seasons? 

This animation shows you why we have seasons. Watch carefully what happens and read the words that appear on the screen. 

A solar eclipse occurs when the Earth and Moon line up with the Sun.

Have you noticed that your shadow changes over time? The cartoon on this page shows why shadows change during the day.

In the UK, we experience 4 seasons each year. These are spring, summer, autumn, and winter. You may have noticed that the weather changes during each season. But have you noticed any other differences? 

Connecting with the natural world through topics like space and astronomy may help improve your mental health and wellbeing.

The Sun is a constant presence in our life on Earth. It gives us the heat and light we need to survive. But it is not a stable place. The Sun is a ball of hot plasma which is constantly changing.