According to current scientific evidence, all planets in our solar system were created around the same time. The nebular hypothesis (sometimes referred to as the nebular theory depending on which scientist you ask, and how they view the validity of the mountain of supporting evidence) outlines the creation of all planets in a … Read more

You can't. The last planet you can see with your naked eye is Uranus, and even then it's extremely difficult. I know many that would disagree with that statement, and I do agree that it takes an incredibly trained eye to observe, as well as a VERY dark sky, and the general knowledge of where … Read more

No, the moon is a natural satellite. In order for something to technically be considered a planet (as outlined by the International Astronomy Union), it must orbit a star. While the moon meets practically all of the other requirements for it to be considered a planet, the moon doesn't orbit a star. Instead it orbits … Read more