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Earth
Our home planet, the only known planet with life and liquid water
Distance from Sun
149.6 million km (1.00 AU)
Diameter
12,756 km
Day Length
24 hours
Temperature
-89°C to 58°C (average 15°C)
Earth is the only known planet with life, hosting millions of species
71% of Earth's surface is covered by water, earning it the nickname 'Blue Planet'
It has a protective magnetic field that shields us from harmful solar radiation
Earth's atmosphere is 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases
It's the densest planet in our solar system (5.52 g/cm³)
The Moon stabilizes Earth's axial tilt, preventing extreme climate variations
Earth has a layered structure: iron-nickel core, silicate mantle, and thin crust. 71% of its surface is covered by water oceans, with continents making up the remaining 29%.
Year Length
365.25 days
Known Moons
1 (The Moon)