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How Hot Is The Sun? 5 Fun Sun Facts You’re Burning To Know

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By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez

PUBLISHED: April 1, 2024
UPDATED: September 20, 2024

The sun is rising higher into the sky everyday as spring goes into full swing.

So, about that sun… how hot is the sun? How far away is the sun?

Well, slap on some sunscreen and bask in the warmth of these 5 fun sun facts:

How far is the Sun from the earth?

The Sun is approximately 93 million miles from Earth.

How hot is the Sun?

The core of the Sun is a whopping 27 million degrees Fahrenheit; the surface is a relatively chilly 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

How big is the Sun compared to the Earth?

The Sun is 109 times wider than Earth.

How big is the Sun compared to the rest of the solar system?

The Sun takes up an astounding 99% of the mass of all bodies in our solar system.

Here’s a great educational video about the Sun: Facts and History.