🔭 CosmoQuest · Astronomy
Solar system games for children
Space captures children’s imaginations like nothing else. Sun, Earth, Moon helps them understand the relationship between our planet, its star and its moon — how day and night happen, and why the Moon changes shape — the perfect doorway into astronomy.
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About Solar system games
Starting close to home
Before the whole solar system, children need to grasp the Sun, Earth and Moon — the bodies behind day and night, the seasons and the phases of the Moon. These everyday wonders make abstract space science feel real and observable.
Out into the solar system
With that foundation, children are ready to explore the planets and the wider sky. CosmoQuest builds from what they can see at night towards a confident picture of how our corner of space fits together.
What your child will practise
- Understanding the Sun, Earth and Moon and how they relate
- Explaining day and night and the Moon’s phases
- Building vocabulary for space and astronomy
- Preparing to explore the planets and the solar system
Starts with the Sun, Earth and Moon and opens up the wider sky.
Ready to play Sun, Earth, Moon?
Jump straight in — it starts at an easy level and grows with your child. Part of MinervaSpring: 13 learning worlds and 500+ activities.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the solar system game free?
Yes. Sun, Earth, Moon is one of the permanently free activities in the CosmoQuest astronomy world, with no account needed to begin.
What age is it for?
It suits children roughly aged 6–11 who are curious about space, from first space facts to a confident picture of our solar system.
Are there more space activities?
Yes. CosmoQuest includes other free activities such as What’s in the Sky? and Space Facts, plus more with Premium.
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