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The Sun

The Sun is a star in the centre of our Solar System. It is the largest object and the only star in our Solar System.

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Mathematician, Astronomer

1868

The Sun, Sunspots, Magnetic Storms

An eclipse is when objects in space line up. One object moves into the shadow of the other.

A solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun. The Moon stops the Sun’s

All of the light we receive on Earth comes from the Sun.

On Earth, night follows day and day follows night. But why?

Complete this fun investigation to find out!