Earth orbits the Sun at an average speed of 29.78 km/s, completing one orbit every 365.25 days. Its orbit is nearly circular with an eccentricity of 0.0167.
How to Use Solar System Explorer
Navigation Controls
Left-click + drag: Rotate the view
Right-click + drag: Pan the view
Scroll wheel: Zoom in/out
Click on a planet to focus on it
Interface Controls
Planet buttons: Switch focus between celestial bodies
Show Orbits: Toggle visibility of orbital paths
Show Labels: Toggle visibility of planet labels
Pause Animation: Stop/start the orbital motion
Reset View: Return to the default camera position
Educational Features
The info panel displays facts about each celestial body, including size, mass, orbital period, and distance. Explore the relative distances and sizes of Earth, Moon, and Mars in our solar system.