Sol

Template:Ratings Sol, (Latin for sun) also known as the Sun, is the main star in the Sol System. It is an average sized star in its main sequence phase, and is the dominant source of light for Earth. According to current definitions, eight planets and 5 dwarf planets orbit it, for a total of 13, including the four inner terrestrial planets and the four gas giants, separated by an asteroid belt. Many smaller planetoids also orbit Sol, as well as . Many of the system's planets possess moons of varying size and number, such as Earth's satellite, Luna.