8 Planets Coloring Pages

These free planet coloring pages are a fun and easy way to introduce kids to the solar system.

We first used these when my son became curious about space, and coloring each planet helped bring our lessons to life.

Whether you’re planning a space unit or just looking for free solar system coloring pages, these printables are a fun, screen-free way for early learners to explore the planets.

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Solar System Coloring Pages

These planet coloring sheets are part of a printable pack we used during our space unit, and they’ve stayed one of our favorite screen-free ways to learn about the solar system.

Each page focuses on a different planet, with a bold outline to color and a short fact box that’s easy for kids to understand.

Here’s what’s included in the free planet coloring pages:

Mars

Known as the red planet, this sheet includes fun details about iron minerals and Mars’s two tiny moons.

Neptune

Neptune’s deep blue coloring stands out, and the fact box explains why it’s often called an ice giant.

Earth

Our home planet is full of familiar colors, and the printable encourages kids to add blue oceans, green land, and maybe even some swirling clouds.

You can also grab our phases of the moon worksheet if you’re expanding your space unit, it pairs well with these pages!

Jupiter

The largest planet gets its own coloring page with plenty of space to add bands, storms, and even a Great Red Spot.

Saturn

This printable shows Saturn’s famous rings and includes a quick fact about its size and storms.

My son received this telescope for Christmas, which gave us the push to start studying the planets.

Uranus

With its tilted rotation and icy surface, Uranus is a fun one to color in shades of blue and green.

Mercury

The closest planet to the sun and the smallest in our solar system. Kids can color its cratered, rocky surface and learn why it gets so hot and cold.

Venus

This page shows Venus’s swirly, cloud-covered surface. The fact box explains its thick atmosphere and why it’s hotter than Mercury.

What Colors Are the Planets?

If your kids want their planet coloring pages to look more realistic, here’s a quick guide to the colors of all 8 planets.

• Mercury – gray and rocky
• Venus – yellowish cream
• Earth – blue oceans, green land, white clouds
• Mars – red-orange with hints of brown
• Jupiter – tan, orange, and white stripes with a red storm spot
• Saturn – pale yellow with light rings
• Uranus – soft blue-green
• Neptune – deep blue

This can be a fun way to mix in some light science with creative coloring!

More Free Planet Printables

If your kids enjoyed the 8 planets coloring pages, here are a few more space-themed printables to keep the learning going:

• Moon Phases Word Search – A fun way to reinforce the 8 moon phases while building vocabulary and spelling skills.
• Planets Word Search – Kids can practice identifying and spelling all 8 planets in this simple but engaging puzzle.
• Planet Memory Match Game – See who can match each planet to its name and color the fastest. Great for memory and recognition practice.
• Solar System Activity Worksheets – Free printable pack for ages 5–9 with posters, labeling pages, cut-and-paste planets, flashcards, and matching games.
• Space Coloring Pages – Ideal for quieter moments, giving kids a chance to revisit what they’ve learned while staying creative.

After coloring all eight planets, challenge kids with our solar system quiz for kids. It’s a fun online activity featuring multiple-choice questions about planets, moons, astronauts, asteroids, and other space facts.

Space Books for Kids

If your kids are enjoying these planet pictures to color, here are a few of our favorite space-themed books that pair well with them:

There’s No Place Like Space by Tish Rabe – A fun and rhyming intro to the solar system from the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library. Great for early elementary ages.

National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Space by Catherine D. Hughes – Packed with colorful images and simple facts, this one worked well when my son first started asking questions about planets and stars.

Professor Astro Cat’s Solar System by Dr. Dominic Walliman – Visually fun and a bit more in-depth, great for kids who want more than just the basics.

The Planets by Gail Gibbons – A classic nonfiction choice with clear explanations and hand-drawn illustrations. Ideal for 1st to 3rd grade.

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Last Updated on 26 June 2026 by Clare Brown