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Earth's elliptical orbit

How big is Earth’s orbit around the Sun?

Apollo astronaut on the Moon

Traces of Earth’s earliest atmosphere could be buried on the Moon

Starmus kicked off a spectacular concert event open to the public in Bratislava, which attracted some 25,000 to 30,000 people who flocked to the site. The brilliant electronic musician Jean-Michel Jarre took to the stage, aided by lasers and fireworks, and hosted special guest Brian May of Queen. Credit: David J. Eicher.

Science, Solar System

Starmus spotlights planet Earth: This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher

The Aurora, as seen from Earth.

Solar System, The Sun

A solar storm the size of the Carrington Event could knock out the backbone of the Internet

Solar System, The Sun

When did we realize that Earth orbits the Sun?

These are the ways our world will end

This is a possible solution to what can cause a ‘snowball Earth’

Science, Solar System

How life on Earth will end: This Week in Astronomy with Dave Eicher

Science, Solar System

Earth facts: Size, distance from the Sun, orbit

Researchers race to find Earth’s oldest craters

How will life on Earth end?

Robotic Spaceflight, Solar System

Radio interference from satellites is threatening astronomy