Explanation

• South Pole is called the "dark side of the Moon".
• "Dark" means "unknown" instead of "lacking sunlight".

Last verified on 06-06-2026

Explanation

• According to scientists, the universe has about 100 billion galaxies.
• Earlier estimates from the Hubble Space Telescope suggested similar numbers.
• Modern studies show it may be between 100–200 billion galaxies.
• Some older estimates even suggested up to 2 trillion galaxies (later revised).

Last verified on 06-06-2026

Explanation

• The largest planet in our solar system is Jupiter.
• 5th planet
• 79 known moons (Maximum number of moons)
• The Great Red Spot is a prominent feature
• Giant planet and the fastest-rotating planet 
• Rotates approximately once every 10 hours.
• Age is about 4.603 billion years.

Additional information

• Mercury is the smallest planet of the solar system.

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Last updated by NA on 25-April-2026

Explanation

• The planet known for its beautiful ring system is Saturn.
• These rings are made of ice particles, dust, and rock fragments.
• It is the second-largest planet in the Solar System.
• It is also called the “Ringed Planet” due to its prominent rings.
• Its most famous moon is Titan.
• It takes about 29.5 Earth years to complete one orbit around the Sun.

Last verified on 17-05-2026

Explanation

• Planet: Uranus
• Type: Ice Giant
• Temperature: Around −224°C (coldest recorded)
• Position from Sun: 7th planet
• Composition: Hydrogen, helium, methane
• Discovered: William Herschel in 1781

Last verified on 16-05-2026