January 25, 2019

Why are some planets rocky while others are balls of gas?

A planet’s makeup depends largely on its place in the solar system. The four ‘’inner planets’’ formed from the debris that orbited closer to the sun. […]
January 25, 2019

Why is Venus like earth’s evil twin?

The average temperature here is more than six times hotter the hottest spot on earth, making the Venus the most scorching planet in the solar system. […]
January 25, 2019

Why doesn’t Mercury have an atmosphere?

This tiny planet – the smallest in the solar system – is only slightly larger than our moon (and its surface is the spitting image of […]
January 25, 2019

Why does Jupiter have a big red spot?

Jupiter’s rapid spin, its hurricane-force winds, and the chemical composition of its atmosphere create colorful cloud bands that encircle the planet. One of these bands contains […]