4.8K views · 279 reactions | How do planets get their names? Aside from Earth, planets in our solar system were named after ancient gods. Today, the job of naming falls to the International Astronomical Union, the internationally recognized authority for naming celestial bodies. You can see the history of each planet's name at https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/ | NASA Solar System Exploration | Facebook

The Webby Awards have nominated the entire solar system! Well, our interactive model of the planets is up for a People’s Choice award in the Apps, Mobile and Voice category. 🚀 Give it a try! See the current locations of the solar system’s planets and moons in 3D — as well as the spacecraft exploring them — using real NASA data: go.nasa.gov/2z2U700 ☑️If you like it, we could use your vote before May 7! wbby.co/mob12 You can see more of NASA’s 12 nominations in this year’s competition at go.nasa.