Sun Facts Do you know that... Sunscreen is only 1 level of sun


protection, its important to also wear sun glasses, hats and gain shade and shelter.


You should try to remember to water your flowers and plants more often and leave water out for wildlife.


The Sun is just one of the 200 billion stars in the Milky Way Galaxy.


The Sun is 4.5 billion years old.


All living things on Earth including humans are dependent on the sun to stay alive.


After applying


sunscreen, you should wait 20 to 30 minutes for it to dry before going outside.


The sun can still burn you through glass so it’s always best to keep some sunscreen around in case you need it such as in the car.


If you go swimming after applying sun screen , you will need to apply more once you’ve been swimming as the water washes it off.


You still need to gain protection from the sun on cloudy days as 80% of the sun’s rays can pass through clouds and fog.


The Sun is huge, you can fit over one


million Earths inside the Sun.


The Sun is 400 times larger than the moon and 400 times farther away from the Earth, making them look like they are the same size.


When its hot outside you should always wear sun protection and keep covered.


On hotter days you should drink more water to keep yourself hydrated.


The Sun is 150 million km from the Earth. The Sun is strongest between


11am and 3pm and you should therefore spend more time in the shade between these times.


The sun is also good for us, it provides us with vitamin D which helps us absorb Calcium which keeps our bones healthy.


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