Fun Neptune Facts for Kids

There are so many interesting facts about this planet!
Let’s learn with facts about Neptune for kids!

Fun Planet Neptune Facts for Kids

We went through the solar system facts for kids the other day and now it’s time to take a closer look at the 8th (and now since Pluto is no longer a planet the last) planet in our solar system.

As most other planets this “little” ice giant got it’s name after a Roman good (like most planets in our system) of the sea (you know the grandfather of King Titan, Ariel’s father).

Fun Planet Neptune Facts for Kids

Let’s learn something the last planet in our solar system shall we?

Neptune Facts for Kids

Fun Planet Neptune Facts

  • It was the first planet that was found with the help of mathematical prediction.
  • It has rings like Saturn and Uranus.
  • It is a very windy planet.
  • It orbits the sun in about 165 years.
  • It has at least 14 moons (the largest is called Triton).
  • It has an atmosphere.

Fun Neptune Facts for Kids With Free Printables

Free Printable PDF with Neptune Facts
Reading the facts is one thing (and it can be sufficient if your kid is a reading type) but visualising things can be even better. That’s why I’ve created this fun printable with all the facts illustrated to help kids “learn” about them.

Get the printable fact sheet here

Neptune facts for kids

More Cool Facts about Planets and Space Objects

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Other Facts about Planets and Objects in Our Solar System

Sun
Mercury
Venus
Earth
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn 
Uranus
Neptune