I knew it!

Last night I looked up at the sky and noticed a huge bright "star" right underneath the waxing moon! Turns out it was Venus! You'll be able to see Venus and Jupiter for the next month or so. The video below has a great explanation why.

Here is another website that has a break down of what to look out for!

New Solar System Song

This is too cute to not share. It also mentions the lack of pluto. Pretty funny!

http://www.mightybook.com/MightyBook_free/books/puffy_pluto/puffy_pluto.html

Planet Song

In science we are studying the solar system. One of the most difficult parts is memorizing the order of the planets. Here is a catchy song that might help!

Planets Song
Mercury is the closest planet to the sun Venus comes next it's the hottest one
Earth comes third the only life that we know Mars has the largest canyon and volcano
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
The gassy planet Jupiter, the largest you will find Saturn has rings around the outside
Uranus is funny ‘cause it spins on its side Neptune looks blue, the coldest of its kind
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
Okay get ready
We're gonna say all the planets really, really, really fast Can you keep up?
We're gonna say all the planets from the first to the last
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

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