Solar System Quiz for Kids
Solar System Quiz is a free space game that teaches kids about the planets, the Sun and the Moon, with a fun fact after every question.
Solar System Quiz
Loading game…
- Ages
- 6–12
- School years
- Year 1–Year 6
- Skills
- Order of the planets, Facts about the Sun, Moon and planets, Day, night, years and seasons
- Curriculum
- Australian Curriculum (AC9S6U02)
- Time
- 2–5 minutes a round
- Cost
- Free, no sign-up
- Updated
How to play Solar System Quiz
- Choose a level: Space cadet (beginner) or Space explorer (advanced).
- Read each question and choose your answer.
- Read the fun fact to learn something new about space.
- Answer 10 questions and aim for three stars.
What your child learns
- Order of the planets
- Facts about the Sun, Moon and planets
- Day, night, years and seasons
- Scientific vocabulary
About Solar System Quiz
Space sparks curiosity like nothing else. This quiz covers the planets in order, which planets are biggest, hottest and smallest, and the science behind day and night, years and seasons.
Tip: remember the planets in order with the sentence “My Very Easy Method Just Speeds Up Naming” for Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.
Which level should my child play?
| School year | Suggested level |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Space cadet |
| Year 2 | Space cadet |
| Year 3 | Space cadet |
| Year 4 | Space explorer |
| Year 5 | Space explorer |
| Year 6 | Space explorer |
Move up a level after getting three stars two or three times in a row.
🏆 Leaderboard
Full leaderboard →Play a round to get on the board! Create a free account to save your scores.
🇦🇺 Australian Curriculum links
Find games by year →- AC9S6U02 Year 6: Describe the movement of Earth and other planets relative to the sun and model how Earth’s tilt, rotation on its axis and revolution around the sun relate to cyclic observable phenomena, including variable day and night length
Content descriptions: © Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), Australian Curriculum Version 9.0, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Game alignment by Success Tutoring; not endorsed by ACARA.
Frequently asked questions
How many planets are in the solar system?
Eight: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.
Why isn’t Pluto a planet?
In 2006 astronomers reclassified Pluto as a dwarf planet because it hasn’t cleared other objects from its orbit.
What age is this quiz for?
Roughly ages 6 to 12.
More games you’ll love
All science & geography games →Mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, fish or insect?
Capital cities from every continent.
Learn the 7 continents, the 5 oceans and big world facts.
Senses, organs, bones and healthy habits.
Add numbers within 10, 20, 100 or 1,000.
Practise any times table from 2× to 12×.
Help your child shine in school
Practice at home is a great start. Success Tutoring offers personalised tutoring to build skills and confidence.