Rocky ยท 3rd planet from the Sun
Earth
The only known planet with life โ about 71% of its surface is covered in liquid water.
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Size & Distance
Diameter12,742 km
Vs. Earth's diameter1.00ร
Distance from Sun1 AU (149.6M km)
Distance from Earth (range)0M โ 299M km
Mass & Gravity
Mass vs. Earth1ร
Surface gravity vs. Earth1ร
Known moons1 (the Moon)
Time
Length of day24 hours
Length of year365.25 days (1 year)
Orbit
Orbital period365.25 days
Planet typeRocky
Interesting facts about Earth
- Earth is the only planet not named after a Greek or Roman god โ its name comes from Old English and Germanic words simply meaning 'ground' or 'soil.'
- Earth's core is nearly as hot as the surface of the Sun, at roughly 5,400ยฐC (9,800ยฐF).
- Earth is the only known planet with plate tectonics โ its crust is broken into moving plates that continuously reshape the surface over millions of years.
FAQ
How far is Earth from the Sun?
An average of about 1 AU (149.6 million km).
How big is Earth?
12,742 km in diameter โ about 1.00ร the diameter of Earth.
How much would I weigh on Earth?
Multiply your Earth weight by 1 โ Earth's surface gravity is 1ร Earth's. Try our weight calculator for an exact number.
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