At certain times of the year and depend on where you live, hopefully you can be there to enjoy the beautiful days and the glorious night sky. After a long winter months, there will be plenty of opportunities to explore the world in our relative comfort. When we look to the sky, most of us are amazed at his glory, but have no idea what we’re looking for or. So, weather permitting, step out and share the expanse of the sky.

As parent and child to start his journey of the solar system, remember, it is suppose to be fun. There are so many stars in the sky you may want to start simple and build your way. Astronomy for children does not have to be confusing or intimidating. It may simply be fun and bonding!

Although the night sky is well mapped and very charming, it’s too complicated. To spark long-remembered conversations and moments to share, start with a few simple searches for planets that are visible to the naked-eye :. Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn

Mercury is the closest planet to the sun. The best opportunity to observe Mercury’s when it is highest in the sky. Sometimes Mercury visible in the evening. In this case, you can start observing Mercury shortly after sunset, but you have less than an hour earlier on Earth sets below the horizon. At other times Mercury is visible in the morning. You will be able to see the signs at most an hour or so before sunrise and can keep it until the light from the rising sun drowns it out.

Venus is the second closest planet to the sun. Whenever Venus is visible, it is much brighter than anything in the sky except the sun and moon.

Mars is the fourth planet closest to the sun. When Mars is bright, it is bright red when it is small, it is pale pink (at the time that it may be difficult to see any color at all). March goes from bright to dim again bright two years.

Jupiter is the fifth planet closest to the sun. Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system. Jupiter is lost in the sun’s glare. Nevertheless, out there, on the other side of the sun from Earth and 580 million miles away from our planet. It returns to view in mid-January, low in the morning sky.

Saturn is the sixth planet from the sun. Saturn appears a pale yellow to the naked eye. Although never appear quite as bright as the other planets, it is still obvious when the position is found.

Mercury, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are brighter than anything other than Venus, the sun and the moon, Sirius and Canopus.

Once you have found, and possibly thrown obvious, look deeper. You may find that you are enjoying the night sky as much as your child!