Neptune is the eighth and farthest planet from the Sun. It’s an ice giant with a blue hue, characterized by strong winds and a turbulent atmosphere.
Neptune has a complex ring system and numerous moons, including Triton, which orbits backward and may have originated in the Kuiper Belt.
- Ice Giant: Composed of water, ammonia, and methane ices, with a rocky core.
- Farthest from Sun: Eighth and farthest planet from the Sun.
- Great Dark Spot: A large, transient storm system in its atmosphere.
- Strong Winds: Features some of the fastest planetary winds in the solar system.
- Active Weather: Experiences dynamic weather patterns and frequent storms.
- Magnetic Field: Has a powerful magnetic field with a tilted axis.
- Rings and Moons: Possesses a faint ring system and 14 known moons.
- Triton: Largest moon and only large moon with a retrograde orbit.
- Extreme Cold: Temperatures can drop below -225°C (-373°F).
- Ongoing Exploration: Visited by Voyager 2 in 1989; potential future missions
