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  "title": "How to Draw a Planet: Easy Step-by-Step Lesson | Pencilbloom",
  "description": "Learn how to draw a planet in 6 easy steps, with a picture for each one. A free lesson for beginners: draw on paper or trace it in the app.",
  "url": "https://pencilbloom.com/learn/how-to-draw-a-planet",
  "lang": "en",
  "kind": "lessons",
  "datePublished": "2026-10-27T19:46:49.748Z",
  "dateModified": "2026-10-27T19:46:49.748Z",
  "author": {
    "name": "Pencilbloom team",
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  "publisher": "iHux"
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# How to draw a planet, step by step

- Easy
- 8 min
- 6 steps
- 4 materials

By [Pencilbloom team](https://pencilbloom.com/authors/pencilbloom-team) Updated October 27, 2026

How to draw a planet: this free lesson takes 6 easy steps, with a picture for every step, and it suits beginners and kids. You draw a large circle for the planet, tilt a long ellipse across it for the ring, and trace the ring so it passes in front of the planet. Then you add two small moons and a couple of tiny stars around it. A ringed planet is a quick way to practise circles and ellipses. Draw it on paper, or trace each step in the Pencilbloom app.

![Line drawing of a ringed planet with two small moons and stars](https://pencilbloom.com/media/lesson/lfdf2df59d1f748f670c29fb39ec05d25/26a1940335b9a22d/art.svg)

## What you’ll need

- HB pencil
- Eraser
- Drawing paper
- Colored pencils (optional)

## Draw it step by step

### Step 1: Block in the planet circle

Lightly draw a large circle in the middle of the page for the planet body, slightly left of center.

![how to draw a planet, step 1: Block in the planet circle](https://pencilbloom.com/media/lesson/lfdf2df59d1f748f670c29fb39ec05d25/26a1940335b9a22d/step-01.svg)

### Step 2: Tilt the ring ellipse

Draw a long, narrow ellipse tilted upward to the right, crossing the circle's lower half and extending past both sides.

![how to draw a planet, step 2: Tilt the ring ellipse](https://pencilbloom.com/media/lesson/lfdf2df59d1f748f670c29fb39ec05d25/26a1940335b9a22d/step-02.svg)

### Step 3: Draw the planet and ring

Trace the planet's curve and the ring's double edges, letting the ring pass in front of the planet and break the lower bulge.

**Tip:** Keep lines smooth and let the ring overlap the planet.

![how to draw a planet, step 3: Draw the planet and ring](https://pencilbloom.com/media/lesson/lfdf2df59d1f748f670c29fb39ec05d25/26a1940335b9a22d/step-03.svg)

### Step 4: Add the upper circle

Draw a small circle above the ring at upper right.

![how to draw a planet, step 4: Add the upper circle](https://pencilbloom.com/media/lesson/lfdf2df59d1f748f670c29fb39ec05d25/26a1940335b9a22d/step-04.svg)

### Step 5: Add the lower circle

Draw a small circle below the planet, left of center.

![how to draw a planet, step 5: Add the lower circle](https://pencilbloom.com/media/lesson/lfdf2df59d1f748f670c29fb39ec05d25/26a1940335b9a22d/step-05.svg)

### Step 6: Dot in the tiny stars

Add tiny dots: one at upper left near the planet and one at lower right.

![how to draw a planet, step 6: Dot in the tiny stars](https://pencilbloom.com/media/lesson/lfdf2df59d1f748f670c29fb39ec05d25/26a1940335b9a22d/step-06.svg)

## FAQ

**What paper and pencil should I use for tracing?**

With the camera, any plain paper works, from printer paper to a sketchbook. For Trace on screen, use thin paper so the picture shines through. An HB pencil is good for guide lines and a softer 2B for darker final lines. Tape the paper down so it doesn't move.

**How do the step-by-step drawing lessons work?**

Each lesson builds a drawing in small steps, big shapes first and details last, with a picture for every step. You can draw along on paper while looking at the steps, or trace each step in the app. Many lessons are free, and you'll find them all on our Learn page.

## Keep exploring

- [Coloring pages](https://pencilbloom.com/coloring-pages)
- [Tracing guides](https://pencilbloom.com/guides)
- [Learn to draw](https://pencilbloom.com/learn)

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