I orbit the sun but never touch it. What am I?
Category: Science · Difficulty: medium
Hint: I’m one of many in our solar system.
Answer
Celestial body
Explanation
Planets revolve around the sun in designated orbits, maintaining their distance.
This is a medium science riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is Celestial body.
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