Observation of the rotation of the planet Earth in 3D. Visualize its rotation from all angles, use the buttons to adjust the speed of time.

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1/1/2000, 12:00:00 PM

Earth

The only planet known to be home to life. Largely covered with water and protected by a favorable atmosphere.

Rotation

The planet Earth has a rotation period (sidereal day) of 23h 56min 4s

Click on the arrows in the dashboard to increase or decrease the time speed.

Comparison with the other planets

In order of increasing rotation period.

* Negative rotations are retrograde rotations (reverse rotation)

1. Jupiter 2. Saturn 3. Neptune 4. Uranus 5. Earth 6. Mars 7. Mercury 8. Venus
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