Have you ever heard about Saturn’s mysterious hexagon? It’s a strange six-sided storm spinning at the top of Saturn, one of the giant planets in our Solar System. This odd weather shape isn’t just cool to look at—it helps scientists understand how planets work and why weather in space is so different from weather on Earth. Talking to your child about this topic is a great way to spark interest in science, space, and the world around them.

You don’t need to be an expert to help your child learn. This Q&A sheet gives you helpful answers, clear explanations, and practical ways to explore the topic together. You’ll find easy-to-understand definitions (like what “atmosphere” or “jet stream” means), plus thought-provoking questions to keep the conversation going. Whether your child is drawing the storm or comparing Saturn’s weather to ours, they’ll be learning in a meaningful way. The great thing about space science is that it makes us all curious—so this is a topic you can explore together. And who knows? Maybe it’ll lead to even more questions about planets, weather, or what’s really out there in the universe.