👉 Each of the seven major bodies which move relative to the fixed stars in the night sky—the Moon, Mercury, Venus, the Sun, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn.
Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look! Today we’re tackling a word that's grand, A celestial body, across the land – Or rather, across space , you see, Let’s talk about what ‘planet’ means to me! Now, the dictionary gives us quite a list, Of eight amazing worlds, if you insist. It says they "move relative to the fixed stars," Like dancers swirling, beyond all bars! Let's break it down with a little rhyme, To make this concept truly sublime: “A planet is a world, so big and bright, That travels 'round a star, with radiant light. Like Mercury speeds, a speedy streak, While Jupiter’s giant, wonderfully sleek!" Notice how the list includes the Sun – yes indeed! It's actually our own, fulfilling a need. The Sun is a star, so powerful and bold, Around which all our planets unfold. And the Moon? Well, she’s different you see, She orbits around our planet, happily! So remember this: Planets are spheres, it's true, Orbiting stars, for me and for you! Do you have any questions about what we’ve learned today? Let's discuss!
