What is the Sun?

• The Sun is a big, hot ball of gas in the sky.
• It’s the center of our solar system.

How Does the Sun Look?

• The Sun looks like a big, bright, yellow or orange circle in the sky.

What Does the Sun Do?

• The Sun gives us light and warmth.
• It helps plants grow and makes daytime.

How Far is the Sun?

• The Sun is very, very far away from us. It’s about 93 million miles (150 million kilometers) from Earth.

1. Day and Night
   • The Sun rises in the morning to start the day, and it sets in the evening, making it night.
2. Safety Around the Sun
   • Never look directly at the Sun; it’s too bright and can hurt your eyes.
   • Use sunglasses or special eclipse glasses to protect your eyes during solar eclipses.
3. The Sun’s Importance
   • The Sun is important for all living things on Earth because it provides light and heat.
4. Interesting Facts
   • The Sun is a star, just like the ones we see in the night sky.
   • It’s so big that you could fit over a million Earths inside it.
   • The Sun’s energy comes from nuclear reactions happening in its core.

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