Neptune is the eighth and furthest planet from the Sun, as well as the fourth largest planet in the solar system. Neptune is named after the Roman god of the sky.
| Neptune | Earth | |
|---|---|---|
| Type of Planet | Gas Giant | Terrestrial |
| Moons | Triton, Nereid, Naiad, Thalassa, Despina, Galatea, Larissa, Proteus and at least 6 others | The Moon |
| Rings | 4 known | None |
| Mass | 1.024 × 1026 kg | 5.972 × 1024 kg |
| Volume | 6.254 × 1013 km3 | 1,083,000,000,000 km3 |
| Closest Distance to Sun | 4,453,000,000 km | 147,100,000 km |
| Furthest Distance from Sun | 4,453,000,000 km | 152,100,000 km |
| Average Orbital Speed | 19,550 kph | 107,200 kph |
Neptune has supersonic winds that can blow at about 1,770 kph.
