Across
- 5. The second planet from the Sun, known for its thick, toxic atmosphere.
- 6. The fourth planet from the Sun, often called the "Red Planet."
- 9. The seventh planet, with a unique sideways rotation.
- 12. Fragments of rock or metal that reach Earth's surface from space.
- 14. The largest planet, known for its massive size and swirling clouds.
- 15. A dwarf planet in the Kuiper Belt, one of the largest known.
- 16. Large celestial bodies that orbit stars and shine by reflected light.
- 19. The largest object in the asteroid belt, classified as a dwarf planet.
- 20. A natural satellite that orbits a planet.
Down
- 1. An object that orbits a celestial body, natural or artificial.
- 2. The force of attraction between objects with mass.
- 3. Our home planet, the only one known to support life.
- 4. The eighth planet, known for its deep blue color.
- 7. The smallest planet, closest to the Sun, with extreme temperatures.
- 8. A dwarf planet in the Kuiper Belt, formerly considered the ninth planet.
- 10. The sixth planet, famous for its ring system.
- 11. Belt: A region beyond Neptune's orbit containing icy bodies.
- 13. Our Sun and the objects that orbit around it, including planets, moons, asteroids, and comets.
- 17. Belt: A region between Mars and Jupiter filled with many small rocky bodies.
- 18. The star at the center of our solar system, providing light and heat.