Neptune
Dark, windy, and far away! Neptune is an ice giant with the fastest winds in the solar system.
Imagine standing here: the sky and temperatures would be very different from Earth!
Scientists learn about Neptune using telescopes and space probes.
Every planet is special — compare the quick facts to see how Neptune stands out.
| Type | Ice giant |
|---|---|
| Distance from Sun | ~4.5 billion km |
| Day length | ~16 hours |
| Year length | ~165 Earth years |
| Fun fact | Fastest winds—over 1,500 km/h in some storms. |
Try this!
Grab a basketball for the Sun and small beads for the planets. Place them in a line to build a scale model of the Solar System. Notice how far apart the outer planets are!