Earth
Earth is the third planet from the Sun and the only known planet to support life.
About 71% of Earth’s surface is covered by water. Its atmosphere protects living things from harmful solar radiation and helps regulate temperature.
Earth facts
- Diameter: 12,742 km
- Mass: 5.97 × 1024 kg
- Moons: 1 (The Moon)
- Orbit distance: 149.6 million km
- Orbit period: 365.24 days
- Surface temperature: −88°C to 58°C
- First record: —
- Recorded by: — (Home planet)