Earth in 3D — live position and orbit

The only known planet to harbour life. Liquid water covers 71% of its surface, and its atmosphere shields it from solar radiation.

Earth is shown at its real position, computed from NASA/JPL ephemeris data. The view opens on Earth; you can travel in time, switch between the educational overview and the true-scale voyage, and compare it with every other body of the solar system.

Radius

6 371 km

Mass

5.97 × 10²⁴ kg

Surface gravity

9.81 m/s²

Mean temperature

15 °C

Distance from the Sun

1.000 AU

Orbital period

365 days

Axial tilt

0.4°

Known moons

1