Solar System Coloring Pages
Updated October 2026 · 10 free printables
Blast off with free solar system coloring pages: the Sun and all eight planets labeled in order, posters of Mercury and Venus, Earth and the Moon, Jupiter with its four big moons, ringed Saturn and the ice giants Uranus and Neptune, plus a Mars rover, an astronaut on a spacewalk, a Moon landing and the eight phases of the Moon.
Every page is a different drawing with real, kid-checked space facts printed on it, so coloring doubles as a science lesson for kindergarten to 2nd grade. Download the PDF and print on US Letter or A4.
All 10 Solar System Coloring Pages, One by One
Here is a closer look at every page in this collection, with who it's best for and a coloring idea for each one.
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1. Solar System Coloring Page With Planet Names
On this page you'll find the Sun and all eight planets on their orbits, each labeled in order from Mercury to Neptune. Every page in this set is a different drawing. Big, open spaces and thick lines make it a great pick for preschoolers and kindergartners.
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2. Mercury and Venus Planet Coloring Page
On this page you'll find the two planets closest to the Sun: rocky Mercury covered in craters and cloudy Venus with swirling bands. Every page in this set is a different drawing. Big, open spaces and thick lines make it a great pick for preschoolers and kindergartners.
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3. Planet Earth and the Moon Coloring Page
This page features planet Earth with its oceans and continents, the Moon covered in craters and a satellite circling in space. Every page in this set is a different drawing. Big, open spaces and thick lines make it a great pick for preschoolers and kindergartners.
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4. Mars Rover Exploring the Red Planet Coloring Page
On this page you'll find a six-wheeled rover driving across rocky Mars, with craters and the two little moons Phobos and Deimos in the sky. Every page in this set is a different drawing. The bold outlines are easy to stay inside, even with chunky crayons.
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5. Jupiter and Its Moons Coloring Page
This page features giant Jupiter with its cloud bands and the Great Red Spot, plus its four big moons Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto. Every page in this set is a different drawing. The bold outlines are easy to stay inside, even with chunky crayons.
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6. Saturn With Rings Coloring Page
On this page you'll find Saturn tilted in space with its wide bright rings, cloud bands, a ring of stars and its biggest moon Titan. Every page in this set is a different drawing. Big, open spaces and thick lines make it a great pick for preschoolers and kindergartners.
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7. Uranus and Neptune Ice Giants Coloring Page
This printable shows the two ice giants: Uranus with its thin rings standing on end and blue Neptune with a dark storm spot. Every page in this set is a different drawing. Big, open spaces and thick lines make it a great pick for preschoolers and kindergartners.
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8. Astronaut and Rocket Spacewalk Coloring Page
On this page you'll find an astronaut floating on a spacewalk, tied to a rocket by a safety line, with planet Earth glowing behind. Every page in this set is a different drawing. The bold outlines are easy to stay inside, even with chunky crayons.
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9. Astronaut Landing on the Moon Coloring Page
This page features an astronaut standing on the Moon next to a flag and a lunar lander, with footprints, craters and Earth in the sky. Every page in this set is a different drawing. Simple shapes keep it relaxing for little hands, roughly ages 3 to 7.
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10. Phases of the Moon Coloring Page
On this page you'll find all eight phases of the Moon in an arch across the night sky, from New Moon to Full Moon and back, with a telescope on a hill. Every page in this set is a different drawing. The bold outlines are easy to stay inside, even with chunky crayons.
Tips for coloring Solar System
- Color the Sun with yellow in the middle and orange near the edge so it looks like it glows.
- Press lightly with a blue crayon over the whole background, then go over the stars with yellow.
- Use stripes of cream, tan and orange on Jupiter and Saturn, and a red-orange oval for the Great Red Spot.
Fun facts about Solar System
- Jupiter is so big that more than 1,000 Earths could fit inside it.
- A day on Venus is longer than its year: it spins very slowly.
- Light from the Sun takes about 8 minutes to reach Earth.
Fun ways to use your printables
- Color the solar system page, then make up a silly sentence to remember the planet order.
- Cut out the planet posters and hang them across the room from biggest to smallest.
- Look at the Moon each night for a week and find its phase on the moon phases page.
How to print
Click Download PDF on any page and print it at 100% on US Letter or A4 paper. Use regular printer paper for crayons and pencils, or cardstock for markers and paint. Every page here is free for home, classroom and party use, so feel free to print as many copies as you need.
Frequently asked questions
How many planets are in our solar system?
Eight: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune, in that order from the Sun. Pluto was renamed a dwarf planet in 2006.
What colors should I use for the planets?
Mercury is gray, Venus pale yellow, Earth blue and green, Mars rusty red, Jupiter cream with orange and brown stripes, Saturn golden, Uranus pale blue-green and Neptune deep blue.
What age are these space coloring pages for?
Ages 4 to 8. The shapes are big and simple, and the labels help early readers learn the planet names.
Are they free for classroom use?
Yes. Print as many as you need for home, homeschool or a classroom space unit.