Earth

Earth

Earth is the third planet from the Sun and is the largest of the terrestrial planets.

The Earth is the only planet in our solar system not to be named after a Greek or Roman deity. The Earth was formed approximately 4.54 billion years ago and is the only known planet to support life.

Earth has a dynamic atmosphere, which sustains Earth's surface conditions and protects it from most meteoroids and UV-light at entry. It has a composition of primarily nitrogen and oxygen. Water vapor is widely present in the atmosphere, forming clouds that cover most of the planet.

Earth Facts

  • Equatorial Diameter: 12,756 km
  • Polar Diameter: 12,714 km
  • Mass: 5.97 x 10^24 kg
  • Moons: 1 (The Moon)
  • Orbit Distance: 149,598,262 km (1 AU)
  • Orbit Period: 365.26 days
  • Surface Temperature: -88° to 58°C