Sun Facts

  • The Sun is the largest object within our solar system, comprising 99.8% of the system's mass.
  • The Sun is located at the center of our solar system, and Earth orbits 93 million miles away from it.
  • Though massive, the Sun still isn't as large as other types of stars. It's classified as a yellow dwarf star.
  • The Sun's magnetic field spreads throughout the solar system via the solar wind.

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