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Earth (Latin: Tellus) is a rocky planet that orbits Sun.

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Earth is the third planet from the Sun and the only astronomical object known by Humans to support lifeforms. According to radiometric dating and other sources of evidence, Earth formed over 4.5 billion years ago. Earth's gravity interacts with other objects in space, especially the Sun and the Moon, Earth's only natural satellite.

Radius: 6,371 km

Distance from Sun: 1 astronomical unit

Mass: 5.972 × 10^24 kg

Orbital period: 1 year

Average temperature: 15 degrees Celsius

Did you know: The axial tilt of Earth is the cause of seasons like summer and winter on Earth.

Earth

Earth

Moon

Moon

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