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Eight Planets

The Solar System: How many planets are there?

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As of November 2026, we see 8 planets.

All 8 go round the sun.

Look at Jupiter, the biggest one.

Look at Mercury, the smallest one.

See Mercury next to the sun.

Look at Venus. It is hot.

See Saturn. It has rings.

Words to know

  • planets: big round worlds
  • biggest: most big
  • smallest: most small
  • rings: round bands

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