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It is called the solar system

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Planets and moons that orbit the sun are generally referred to as celestial bodies or astronomical bodies in the context of our solar system.

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How are planets different from moon?

Planets circle the sun Moons cirle planets.


The sun and all of the bodies that circle around it including planets and moons make up the?

The sun and all of the bodies that circle around it including planets and moons make up the solar system.


How many moons do the suns have?

The Sun has no moons. Moons orbit Planets > Planets orbit the Sun.


Do moon orbits or circles the sun?

Moons orbit around its planet while the planets orbit the Sun, therefore moons circle the Sun.


Do planets and moons have stars?

Moons do not have stars, as they usually orbit around planets. Planets do not have stars either, as they orbit stars like our Sun. However, planets and moons can be illuminated by light from stars.


Are the planets like moons to the sun?

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Dose the sun have a moon?

No, the Sun does not have a moon. The Sun is a star that does not orbit around another celestial body, while moons typically orbit planets.


What are large bodies that revolve around the Sun in the solar system called?

Planets, moons, asteroids.


The sun and all of the bodies that circle around it including planets and moons and the third letter is L?

Solar system


Do moons and asteroids orbit the sun?

Asteroids orbit the sun. Moons orbit planets and planets orbit the sun. So you could say the moons orbit the sun. However, moons are kept in their orbits by the gravity of their planet and planets are kept in orbit by the gravity of the sun. So in that sense, moons do not orbit the sun.


Are there any moons around the sun?

Yes . . . they are a special kind that are called, "Planets".


Does the sun have any moons?

no its doesnt have any moons. because its to hot for it but they consider the planets to be the suns moons