What is sunlight?

Sunlight is like a big, bright message from the sun that travels all the way to Earth.

Sunlight is made up of tiny packets of energy called photons, which zoom through space and land on our skin, making us feel warm. Think of it like when you shine a flashlight in a dark room, the light comes out of the flashlight, goes across the room, and helps you see things clearly.

The sun is like a giant, glowing ball that sends out light in all directions. This light travels through space, which is mostly empty, until it reaches Earth. It’s kind of like throwing a ball into the air; even though there's nothing to catch it, it still moves and lands where it needs to go.

When sunlight hits things on Earth, like your skin or plants, it can make them feel warm or help them grow. It’s what makes days bright and nights dark, a friendly reminder that the sun is always watching over us!