URANUS
The seventh planet from the Sun
Uranus is the seventh planet from the Sun and is known for its pale blue-green color and extreme axial tilt, which causes it to rotate on its side. Uranus is classified as an ice giant due to its composition, which includes water, ammonia, and methane ices. Its atmosphere is cold and filled with hydrogen, helium, and methane, giving it a cyan color.
Surface
Uranus lacks a solid surface and is composed of swirling fluids above a small, rocky core. It is
an ice giant, meaning it has a mantle of icy materials like water, ammonia, and methane. The
planet’s interior is relatively uniform, unlike Jupiter and Saturn.
Axial Tilt
One of Uranus’ most unique features is its axial tilt of 98 degrees, which causes it to spin
almost perpendicular to its orbit. This means it essentially rolls on its side, resulting in
extreme seasonal variations, with each pole getting 42 years of continuous sunlight followed by
42 years of darkness.
