Jupiter is so big that you could fit all the other planets in the solar system inside it. The red spot of Jupiter is the biggest, most violent storm in the known universe -- that spot is at least three times the size of earth!

Between Mars and Jupiter, is a Dwarf Planet known as Ceres. It was discovered in 1801. It is the smallest dwarf planet discovered in our universe (so far) and is the only one found in the asteroid belt.

Mars is the home of "Olympus Mons", the largest volcano found in the solar system. It stands about 27 kilometers high with a crater 81 kilometers wide.

Earth has more exposed water than land. Three quarters of the Earth is covered by water!

Venus is the solar system's brightest planet -- yellow clouds of sulfuric acid reflect the Sun's light brightly.

Venus is the brightest planet in our sky and can sometimes be seen during the day if you know where to look. urrently it is visible in the east after sunset.

Happy Perihelion! Earth will reach the point in it's orbit closest to the sun at 7pm CT.