Search
Neptune
01
the 8th planet of the solar system with a ring of icy particles around it
02
(Roman mythology) god of the sea; counterpart of Greek Poseidon
Example
Neptune’s vibrant blue color is due to the presence of methane in its atmosphere, which absorbs red light.
Astronomers have observed Neptune’s faint rings, which are composed of dark particles and are difficult to detect from Earth.
Neptune has the strongest winds of any planet in the solar system, with speeds reaching up to 1,200 miles per hour.
Due to its distance from the Sun, Neptune receives very little sunlight, making its surface temperature extremely cold.
Neptune is approximately 30 AU away.
