Across
- 2. – The second planet from the Sun, similar in size to Earth but with a toxic atmosphere.
- 3. – The third planet from the Sun, the only known planet to support life.
- 4. Hole – A region in space where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape.
- 7. – The star at the center of the solar system, providing light and heat to the planets.
- 9. – A dwarf planet that was formerly considered the ninth planet in the solar system.
- 10. – The curved path that a celestial object follows around a star, planet, or moon.
- 11. – A space rock or particle that enters Earth's atmosphere and burns up, creating a streak of light.
- 12. – A small rocky body that orbits the Sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt.
- 15. – The seventh planet from the Sun, known for its tilted axis and pale blue color.
- 16. – A circular band of ice, dust, and rock particles that orbits around a planet (e.g., Saturn's rings).
- 18. – A massive, luminous ball of gas (mostly hydrogen and helium) held together by gravity.
Down
- 1. – A large cloud of gas and dust in space, often the birthplace of stars.
- 3. – The blocking of light from one celestial body by another (e.g., solar or lunar eclipse).
- 5. – A small icy body that, when close to the Sun, develops a glowing coma and tail.
- 6. – The largest planet in the solar system, known for its Great Red Spot.
- 8. – The eighth planet from the Sun, known for its deep blue color and strong winds.
- 11. – A natural satellite that orbits a planet, Earth's is the only one in our solar system.
- 13. – The sixth planet from the Sun, famous for its prominent ring system.
- 14. – The fourth planet from the Sun, known as the "Red Planet."
- 17. – A massive system of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter, bound together by gravity.
