Space and Planet Songs for Kids: Rockets, Planets, Moon and Stars

Published on October 27, 2026 • 0 comments

Kids love to look up. The moon, the stars and the planets are full of questions: Why is Mars red? Can you walk on the sun? What are those tiny lights in the sky? Space songs turn those questions into something fun to sing, and the catchy tunes help kids remember what they learn.

Below are 13 space and planet songs for kids from Leigha Marina. The first ones are upbeat songs about rockets, planets and our Earth. The rest are soft moon and star lullabies for bedtime. You can find every album and song in our space songs and starry bedtime music for kids collection.

Upbeat Space and Planet Songs

Planet Adventure Song

Cute penguin characters ride a spaceship through our solar system in this upbeat song. It names all eight planets and gives each one a fact kids can remember. Mercury is "closest to the burning sun," Mars is "the red planet with rusty hue," Jupiter is "the giant with swirling storms," Saturn is "famous for its beautiful rings" and Uranus "spins on its side." The song even explains that Pluto was once a planet and is now called a dwarf planet.

Try this: Line up eight toys or balls and name a planet for each one as you sing.

Let's Fly A Rocket

"Three, two, one, blastoff!" Bebo and his crew of penguin astronauts fly a rocket to the moon, to Mars and toward the sun. On the moon they jump and float because "gravity is low," and they can see Earth, "home sweet home." Mars is really cold and might have had water long ago. The sun is "the center of our solar system," but it is too hot to walk on, so they admire it from far away.

Try this: Crouch down low for the countdown and jump up high on "blastoff."

Continents Around The World

After a trip to space, come back home to Earth. A group of little penguins visits all seven continents, from the forests of North America and the Amazon rainforest to the pyramids in Egypt, Mount Everest in Asia, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the icy South Pole in Antarctica, where "penguins waddle having a blast."

Take Care of Earth

"Protect the earth like your best friend. She's our home and she's so great." Bebo and his friends learn to reduce, reuse and recycle, pick up litter and plant trees in this happy song. It is a nice way to explain that Earth is a special planet, and we all help keep it clean.

Moon and Star Lullabies for Bedtime

When the sky gets dark, these calm songs help kids settle down. Many of them start with a little penguin looking out the window at the moon and stars.

Pillows In The Sky Lullaby

A baby penguin looks up and asks, "Are those pillows in the sky?" Mommy says they are clouds, "up where airplanes fly." Then the baby sees tiny lights in the sky, and Mommy explains they are stars, "small in size and very far." This one is perfect for curious toddlers who ask a lot of questions at bedtime.

Bright Lights Lullaby

"Look out the window, it's dark outside. What does that mean? It's my bedtime." The song points out the moon, the stars and the dark sky, and even says, "Maybe you'll see Mars." It ends with a soft "3, 2, 1, goodnight," which makes a fun bedtime countdown.

Hi There Moon Lullaby

"Hi there moon, hi there stars, today I've missed you so so much." In this video, a sleepy little penguin dreams about flying through the stars to say hello to the moon. The gentle words about feeling "safe and sound" make it one of our most loved bedtime songs.

Mister Moon Lullaby

A mommy penguin feeds her baby, changes them and tucks them into bed with the "softest and fluffiest pillow." Then she sings, "Come on mister moon, let's give the sun a break. It's your time to shine now." Tired parents will smile at the line, "I can't go to sleep until you can."

Stars Are Shining Bright Lullaby

"Close your eyes little one, stars are shining bright. The moon will guide your dreams tonight." A tired little penguin falls asleep as a glowing star stops outside his window, and the moon and stars guide his dreams. The song is short and slow, which makes it easy to sing again and again.

Star Bright Star Light Lullaby

One night, a little penguin sees his favorite star crying because she stopped shining. He wipes her tears and cheers her up with jokes, sweet songs and funny faces until she shines again. It is a gentle bedtime story about being kind, because "laughs and smiles are your fuel to shine."

You're A Star Lullaby

"High above the world so far, you're a tiny twinkling star." In this lullaby, a little penguin floats into a dream filled with glowing stars and a smiling moon. The song tells kids that the stars "keep away the scary dreams," so it is a good pick for children who feel nervous at night.

Planet Filled With Toys Lullaby

"I want to dream about a planet filled with toys." This sweet song takes kids up through the clouds to a dream planet full of toys and smiling faces. It also reminds them that "it's always good to get some rest, so we can wake up in the morning feeling fresh."

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

No list of star songs is complete without this classic. Our version sings the familiar first verse and adds the older verses about the star that helps a traveler in the dark find the way and peeks through the curtains until the sun comes up.

For more calm music at night, see our soft bedtime songs for kids. If your child is scared when the lights go out, try our songs for kids who are afraid of the dark.

Fun Space Activities to Go With the Songs

Go moon watching. Look out the window before bed and sing Hi There Moon or Mister Moon when you spot it.
Build a cardboard rocket. A big box, some paper and crayons are all you need. Play Let's Fly A Rocket and blast off together.
Make a planet line. Use balls or fruit of different sizes and put them in order while you sing Planet Adventure Song.
Count down to bedtime. Use the "3, 2, 1, goodnight" from Bright Lights Lullaby as your signal to turn off the lights.
Clean up the planet. After Take Care of Earth, pick up toys or sort the recycling together.

Common Questions

What is a good song to teach kids the planets?

Planet Adventure Song names all eight planets from Mercury to Neptune and gives each one an easy fact, like Saturn's rings and the red color of Mars.

Is there a fun rocket song for toddlers?

Yes. Let's Fly A Rocket has a "three, two, one, blastoff" countdown and takes kids to the moon, Mars and the sun with Bebo and his penguin astronauts.

What are some calm moon and star songs for bedtime?

Hi There Moon Lullaby, Stars Are Shining Bright Lullaby and Mister Moon Lullaby are soft, slow and easy to sing at night.