Icy and Rocky

ICE GIANTS

The "ice giants" are a class of giant planets that primarily include Uranus and Neptune in our Solar System. These planets are distinguished by their composition and structure, which differ significantly from the gas giants Jupiter and Saturn.

The atmospheres of ice giants contain molecular hydrogen, helium, and traces of methane.They have complex weather systems, with powerful storms, and Neptune, in particular, has intense winds.

Why “Ice Giant”?
Although Uranus and Neptune don’t have icy surfaces, the term "ice giant" helps differentiate them from gas giants because they have more “volatile” materials in their composition.