Space Facts

    Random Space Facts

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    The earth is .02 degrees hotter during a full moon.
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    Sun Color
    Sun Color
    The Sun is actually white. Viewed from space or a high altitude, it appears as its true color; white. Whereas viewed from a low altitude, atmospheric rendering makes it appear as yellow.
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    The Earth gets heavier each day by tons, as meteoric dust settles on it.
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    Lightning strikes about 6,000 times per minute on this planet!
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    Only 55% of Americans know that the sun is a star.
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    A lightning bolt generates temperatures five times hotter than those found at the sun's surface!
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    It takes eight and a half minutes for light to get from the sun to earth.
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    An unprotected human can survive up to 1.5 minutes in space with no permanent bodily damage.
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