Sunshine
100

What type of celestial body is the sun?

A star. The sun is the largest object in our solar system and is a dynamic star.

200

Where is the sun located in our solar system?

At the center. The gravity from the sun is what keeps the solar system together and gives planets their orbit.

300

What group sang “Here Comes the Sun”?

The Beatles. The Fab Four released this hit in 1969.

400

Two of the sunniest cities in the world are Yuma and Phoenix, both located in which U.S. state?

Arizona. The sun shines up to 90 percent of the year in these sunniest cities.

500

Who is the Greek God of the sun?

Helios. He lends his name, the Greek word for “sun,” to many sunny terms, like heliosphere and heliocentric.

600

In Australia’s sunny Northern Territory, cities like Darwin typically have how many months of little to no rain?

Six. The dry season typically lasts from May to October. Rainy season begins in November and locally is called “silly season.”