Earth

Earth is the third planet from the Sun and is the largest of the terrestrial planets.
I't was formed approximately 4.54 billion years ago and is the only known planet to support life.

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About Earth

  • Mass: 5.972×10^24 kg
  • Equatorial Diameter: 12,756 km
  • Equatorial Circumference: 40,030 km
  • Notable Moons: The Moon
  • Orbit Distance: 149,598,262 km (1 AU)
  • Orbit Period: 365.26 Earth days
  • Surface Temperature: -88 to 58°C

Top Facts

  1. The Earth’s rotation is gradually slowing
  2. Earth has a powerful magnetic field
  3. About 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered in water

About The Moon

Name Mass Diameter Orbit Distance Image
The Moon 7.35×10^22 kg 3,475 km 384,400 km moon