The SunThe sun is a sphere. It has a diameter of 32 miles and is located approximately 3000 miles above the surface of the earth. ------------------------A Lunar Eclipse occurs about twice a year when a satellite of the sun passes between the sun and moon.This satellite is called the Shadow Object.------------------------The PlanetsRotoundityQ. If the planets are round, why isn't the earth?A. The earth is not a planet.Size and MagnitudeQ. How big are the planets in the FE model?A. Pretty small.Solar SystemQ. What does the Solar System look like in FET?A. In FET the planets are revolving around the sun, while the sun itself revolves around the Northern Hub.