I can be seen in the sky, yet I am part of a much larger system. What am I?
Category: Science · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Think about what orbits around a star.
Answer
A planet
Explanation
Planets are celestial bodies that orbit stars and can be seen from Earth, forming part of our solar system.
This is a medium science riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is A planet.
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