Entire Solar System

The Eight Planets (formerly Nine Planets) http://www.seds.org/billa/tnp/

What happening in our space neighborhood? Find out when to see meteors, solar flares, aurora, and near earth asteroids at this website.
Space Weather  http://www.spaceweather.com/

Our Sun


The closest star to the earth is our sun and it’s a very active place. Check out spectacular images at these two solar observing sites.
Yohkoh Public Outreach Project          http://lmsal.com/YPOP/
Solar and Heliospheric Observatory     http://sohowww.nascom.nasa.gov/

Our Moon


Solar eclipses, lunar eclipses and ocean tides are just part of our Moon’s effect on the Earth. Find out about lunar phases, craters and more by visiting these sites.
Space.com  http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/solarsystem/moonez.html
NASA         http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/profile.cfm?Object=Moon

The EIGHT Planets


Eight planets plus three dwarf planets? Did you think there were nine? Pluto is no longer considered a planet! Find out what makes a planet at this site.
NASA Solar System     http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/index.cfm

Check out the latest photographs of the planets here.   
JPL Welcome to the Planets     http://pds.jpl.nasa.gov/planets/

Need child-sized planet information? Try this website.
NASA Star Child
http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/solar_system_level1/planets.html
 

Comets, Meteors and Asteroids

The smallest bodies in our solar system can be impressive when they interact with the earth. Check out the following sites for information.

NASA Comets             http://www.nasa.gov/worldbook/comet_worldbook.html
Space.com Asteroids   http://www.space.com/asteroids/

When is the next meteor shower? Check here.
Stardate Meteors     http://stardate.org/nightsky/meteors/