Uranus

Size

Uranus is four times wider than Earth.

Distance from the Sun

Uranus is the seventh planet from the Sun. Uranus is 1.8 billion miles away from the Sun.

What are days like on Uranus?

One day on Uranus is about 17 hours. One year on Uranus is equal to 84 Earth years.

Surface of Uranus

Uranus is an ice planet. Uranus has 13 brightly colored rings.

How Many Moons does Uranus Have?

Uranus has 27 moons.

Evidence of Life

No evidence of life has been found on Uranus. The average temperature on Uranus is -300 degrees Fahrenheit.

Visits to Uranus

The United States have had one successful spacecraft fly by Uranus. No spacecraft have orbited around Uranus.

Fun Facts

· Uranus is known as the “Sideways Planet” because it rotates on its side.

· Uranus was the first planet found using a telescope.

· Uranus is the coldest planet in the solar system