Planet Earth

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How old is the sun?

4.603 billion years

Has Planet 9 Been Found?

As of November 2020, no observation of Planet Nine had been announced. While sky surveys such as Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) and Pan-STARRS did not detect Planet Nine, they have not ruled out the existence of a Neptune-diameter object in the outer Solar System.

Is Earth the only planet with life?

Earth is the only planet in the universe known to possess life. The planet boasts several million species of life, living in habitats ranging from the bottom of the deepest ocean to a few miles into the atmosphere. And scientists think far more species remain to be discovered.

How long did Earth 2 take to make?

How long did it take to film? Whereas some TV shows are finished in a matter of months, Planet Earth II was shot in 40 different countries, with crews making 117 filming trips. Shooting days totted up to 2,089, or just over 5.7 years non-stop.

What are the 15 planets?

Mercury. Mercury—the smallest planet in our solar system and closest to the Sun—is only slightly larger than Earth's Moon. ... Venus. Venus spins slowly in the opposite direction from most planets. ... Earth. ... Mars. ... Jupiter. ... Saturn. ... Uranus. ... Neptun

How do we describe Planet Earth?

Our home planet Earth is a rocky, terrestrial planet. It has a solid and active surface with mountains, valleys, canyons, plains and so much more. Earth is special because it is an ocean planet. Water covers 70 percent of Earth's surface

Which is best describe Planet Earth?

Our home planet Earth is a rocky, terrestrial planet. It has a solid and active surface with mountains, valleys, canyons, plains and so much more. Earth is special because it is an ocean planet. Water covers 70 percent of Earth's surface.

What is our planet called?

The name "Earth" is derived from both English and German words, 'eor(th)e/ertha' and 'erde', respectively, which mean ground. But, the handle's creator is unknown. One interesting fact about its name: Earth is the only planet that wasn't named after a Greek or Roman god or goddess.

What are 5 facts about Earth?

Earth is the third planet from the sun in our solar system. ... Our amazing planet has been around for quite some time. ... Like all the planets, Earth orbits (travels around) around the sun. ... Have you ever wondered why we have different seasons? ... Not only does Earth zoom through space, it also spins on its axis.

Is it hot or cold in Jupiter?

The temperature in the clouds of Jupiter is about minus 145 degrees Celsius (minus 234 degrees Fahrenheit). The temperature near the planet's center is much, much hotter. The core temperature may be about 24,000 degrees Celsius (43,000 degrees Fahrenheit


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