Sun - Wikipedia
The Sun is the star at the centre of the Solar System. It is a massive, nearly perfect sphere of hot plasma, heated to incandescence by nuclear fusion reactions in its core, radiating the energy from its …
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2 days ago · Temps nearly steady in the mid 30s. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precip 100%. Snow accumulations less than one inch.. Snow this evening will taper off and give way to cloudy …
Sun: Facts - NASA Science
Apr 22, 2025 · The Sun is about 100 times wider than Earth and about 10 times wider than Jupiter, the biggest planet. The Sun is the only star in our solar system. It is the center of our solar system, and …
Sun - National Geographic Society
Feb 2, 2024 · The sun is an ordinary star, one of about 100 billion in our galaxy, the Milky Way. The sun has extremely important influences on our planet: It drives weather, ocean currents, seasons, and …
The Sun, our Solar System’s star | The Planetary Society
The Sun is the engine behind much of Earth’s environment, providing energy for everything from ocean currents and weather patterns to the plants and algae that form the base of many food chains.
Meet the Sun - Center for Science Education
The Sun is the closest star to Earth and is the center of our solar system. Learn about fun Sun facts.
Sun summary | Britannica
Sun, Star around which the components of the solar system revolve. It is about 4.6 billion years old and is the dominant body of the system, with more than 99% of its mass.