Across
- 1. A small, rocky celestial body that typically burns up upon entering Earth's atmosphere.
- 3. A famous comet that returns to the inner Solar System approximately every 76 years.
- 6. This gas giant has a prominent system of rings.
- 8. A large spacecraft launched by NASA to study the gas giant Jupiter. You can use these clues to create your crossword puzzle with appropriate crossword creation tools or templates.
- 9. A spacecraft launched by NASA to study the dwarf planet Pluto.
- 10. The second-largest moon of Saturn, known for its thick atmosphere and hazy appearance.
- 13. A small celestial body that orbits the Sun and can be made of rock, metal, or a combination of materials.
- 14. A small, icy body that leaves a trail of dust and gas as it approaches the Sun.
Down
- 1. The innermost planet of the Solar System, closest to the Sun.
- 2. The largest moon of Neptune and the coldest known object in the Solar System.
- 4. This asteroid belt is located between Mars and Jupiter.
- 5. This celestial body is often called "the Red Planet" due to its reddish appearance.
- 7. Small rocky bodies that orbit the Sun, some of which are called "minor planets."
- 11. The largest moon of Jupiter, known for its geysers and subsurface ocean.
- 12. The closest celestial body to Earth, responsible for the tides.
