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8 Fun Sun Facts

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The sun has a core temperature of 15 million Kelvin and a surface temperature of 9,932 degrees Fahrenheit. It is 4.5 billion years old and will exist in its current form for another 5 billion years before running out of hydrogen. Solar flares are sudden bursts of radiation caused by collisions between magnetic fields on the sun's surface. The sun is the largest mass in the solar system and emits solar wind, which causes phenomena like the Northern Lights and affects spacecraft trajectories.

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8 Fun Sun Facts There’s a lot about the sun you probably don’t know!
1. Temperature  At its core, the sun has a temperature of 15 million Kelvin, which is 27 million degrees Fahrenheit.  Its surface temperature, however, is a little cooler at 9,932 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Age  The sun is 4.5 billion years old and scientists speculate it will exist in its present form for about 5 billion more years before running out of hydrogen.
3. Solar flares  Solar flares are sudden, brief explosions of intense, high-energy radiation from the sun’s surface. They are caused by magnetic fields on the sun colliding together.
4. Mass  Scientists have established the sun as having the largest mass in our solar system
5. Solar wind  The sun emits a stream of charged particles (in addition to heat and light) called solar wind, which causes the following:  Radio interference at certain times  The Aurora Borealis (aka the Northern Lights)  The tails of comets  The trajectory of spacecraft to change
6. Solar eclipse  A solar eclipse happens when Earth passes the shadow of the moon. A total solar eclipse happens only during a new moon, which is when the moon is directly between the Earth and sun.
7. Weight  A person who weighs 100 pounds on Earth will weigh 2,700 pounds on the sun.  To calculate your weight on the sun, multiply your actual, current weight by 27.
8. Solar energy  The sun’s energy is so powerful that it can be harnessed by solar panels and converted into electricity.  When it comes to solar energy, Nevada residents in particular are no stranger to its benefits.  When you live in a sunny state like Nevada, there’s no reason to not use solar power. Las Vegas residents have lower power bills when they invest in solar panels.
Buy Solar Panels Today  If you want to join Nevada residents who are reaping the financial benefits of having Las Vegas solar panels on their homes or businesses, call Erus Energy today.  Our solar panels are built with precision and accuracy so that they efficiently convert the sun’s energy into electricity.  To learn more, contact us today by calling 602- 507-6525 or by visiting erusenergy,com.

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8 Fun Sun Facts

  • 1. 8 Fun Sun Facts There’s a lot about the sun you probably don’t know!
  • 2. 1. Temperature  At its core, the sun has a temperature of 15 million Kelvin, which is 27 million degrees Fahrenheit.  Its surface temperature, however, is a little cooler at 9,932 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • 3. 2. Age  The sun is 4.5 billion years old and scientists speculate it will exist in its present form for about 5 billion more years before running out of hydrogen.
  • 4. 3. Solar flares  Solar flares are sudden, brief explosions of intense, high-energy radiation from the sun’s surface. They are caused by magnetic fields on the sun colliding together.
  • 5. 4. Mass  Scientists have established the sun as having the largest mass in our solar system
  • 6. 5. Solar wind  The sun emits a stream of charged particles (in addition to heat and light) called solar wind, which causes the following:  Radio interference at certain times  The Aurora Borealis (aka the Northern Lights)  The tails of comets  The trajectory of spacecraft to change
  • 7. 6. Solar eclipse  A solar eclipse happens when Earth passes the shadow of the moon. A total solar eclipse happens only during a new moon, which is when the moon is directly between the Earth and sun.
  • 8. 7. Weight  A person who weighs 100 pounds on Earth will weigh 2,700 pounds on the sun.  To calculate your weight on the sun, multiply your actual, current weight by 27.
  • 9. 8. Solar energy  The sun’s energy is so powerful that it can be harnessed by solar panels and converted into electricity.  When it comes to solar energy, Nevada residents in particular are no stranger to its benefits.  When you live in a sunny state like Nevada, there’s no reason to not use solar power. Las Vegas residents have lower power bills when they invest in solar panels.
  • 10. Buy Solar Panels Today  If you want to join Nevada residents who are reaping the financial benefits of having Las Vegas solar panels on their homes or businesses, call Erus Energy today.  Our solar panels are built with precision and accuracy so that they efficiently convert the sun’s energy into electricity.  To learn more, contact us today by calling 602- 507-6525 or by visiting erusenergy,com.