Explore 3D / Space
Solar System Explorer
Explore the Sun and eight planets. Select a planet to learn about it, adjust animation speed, and show or hide orbital paths.
Illustrative orbits · not to scale
Terrestrial planet
Earth
Our home world has liquid water on its surface and is the only world currently known to support life.
Order from Sun3rd
Year length365 days
Mean distance1 AU
Planet typeRocky
Planet sizes, distances, and orbital speeds are simplified for learning. Real planetary orbits are elliptical rather than perfect circles.