Our Solar System The planetary system we call home is located in an outer spiral arm of the Milky Way galaxy. Our solar system consists of our star, the Sun, and everything bound to it by gravity — the planets Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, dwarf planets such as Pluto, dozens…
What Is a Solar Storm? what do you think of when you hear the word “storm”? Images of rolling black clouds might fill your mind. The crack of thunder probably fills your ears. Your eyes may search the sky for bolts of lightning. But what about a solar storm? Would you believe the Earth is occasionally hit with solar storms and you probably…
Bing Waterfalls Quiz If you like nature and you want to learn more about it, you definitely should check out the Bing quizzes. There are many quizzes on the platform and a lot of them are about nature and the facts about different things like waterfalls. If you like waterfalls and you want to learn more…
What Are Solar Shades? WHAT ARE SOLAR SHADES AND SOLAR BLINDS? Solar shades and solar blinds offer excellent sun- and light-blocking benefits. If excessive sunlight shines through your windows, then solar shades may be the ideal solution. Solar shades are an excellent window treatment option for windows in rooms that are exposed to the sun. Besides simply…
What is the hottest planet in the solar system? We have eight planets in our solar system, each one circling the sun at a different distance. Earth is the third planet and we are in what is called the ‘Goldilocks Zone’. That means we aren’t too hot and we aren’t too cold; we are just…
Home Solar Panels and Residential Solar Systems Designed by SunPower in California, Maxeon® solar cell technology makes more energy from every drop of sunshine. Factor in our elegant styling and impressive durability, and it’s no wonder we outshine the rest. See what your home looks like with solar SunPower currently creates thousands of solar designs per…
What is an annular solar eclipse? How it is different from a total eclipse and a partial eclipse The annular solar eclipse on June 21 will start at 9:15 am IST and end by 3:04 pm IST. Much of Asia, Africa, the Indian Ocean, the Pacific Ocean and parts of Europe and Australia will be…
WHAT IS PARKER SOLAR PROBE? A scientific mission to unlock the mysteries of the Sun’s corona and solar wind A spacecraft that uses breakthrough technology and autonomy to endure heat and radiation like no other mission A unique solar observatory that will orbit within 4 million miles of our star’s surface to directly study the formation of the solar wind Parker Solar Probe: Humanity’s…
Solar Eclipse in 2019: Upcoming Lunar eclipses, Solar eclipses There will be five major eclipses this year, including three solar eclipses Grahan and two lunar eclipses. As the year 2019 has begun, skywatchers around the globe are excited to become eyewitnesses to some key celestial events of the year. And when it comes to all…
Solar Swimming Pool Heaters You can significantly reduce swimming pool heating costs by installing a solar pool heater. They’re cost competitive with both gas and heat pump pool heaters, and they have very low annual operating costs. Actually, solar pool heating is the most cost-effective use of solar energy in many climates. HOW THEY WORK…