QUESTION: Which of the following is not a planet of the sun?
A. Sirius
B. Mercury
C. Saturn
D. Earth
ANSWER: Sirius
| Star |
Common Name |
Distance from Earth |
Description |
| Sirius |
The Dog Star |
8.6 light-years |
Brightest star in the night sky, part of the Canis Major constellation |
| Name of Planet |
Average distance from the Sun |
Diameter |
Description |
| Mercury |
57.9 million km |
4,880 km |
Closest planet, hot days and cold nights due to lack of atmosphere |
| Venus |
108.2 million km |
12,104 km |
Thick atmosphere, intense greenhouse effect, often called the “Evening Star” |
| Earth |
149.6 million km |
12,742 km |
Our home planet, diverse biosphere and abundant liquid water |
| Mars |
227.9 million km |
6,779 km |
Referred to as the “Red Planet,” evidence of past liquid water |
| Jupiter |
778.3 million km |
139,820 km |
Largest planet, gas giant with prominent bands and the Great Red Spot |
| Saturn |
1.4 billion km |
116,460 km |
Known for its spectacular ring system and numerous moons |
| Uranus |
2.9 billion km |
50,724 km |
Tilted axis of rotation, unique blue-green color due to methane |
| Neptune |
4.5 billion km |
49,244 km |
Farthest from the Sun, known for its deep blue color and strong winds |
