Our Star: The Sun

What You'll Learn

Stars look tiny because they are very, very far away. The sun is our closest star.

Step 1 — Read

Read about Days and Seasons with a partner or grown-up.

Step 2 — Do

Track where the sun is in the sky at three different times today. Draw its position each time.

Step 3 — Observe

Watch carefully. What happens?

Step 4 — Record

Draw and write about what you learned.

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What is the closest star to Earth?