The Planets

photo of Earth from space

Earth

Third planet from the Sun and the only known planet to harbor life. About 29.2% of Earth's surface is land with remaining 70.8% is covered with water. Earth's distance from the Sun, physical properties and geological history have allowed life to evolve and thrive.

Source : Wikipedia

  • Rotation Time 0.99 days
  • Revolution Time 365.26 days
  • Radius 6,371 km
  • Average Temp. 16°c
  • Crust 0-35 km
  • Upper Mantle 35-660 km
  • Lower Mantle 660-2890 km
  • Outer Core 2890-5100 km
  • Inner Core 5100-6378 km
  • Oxygen 46.1 %
  • Silicon 28.2 %
  • Aluminum 8.23 %
  • Iron 5.63 %
  • Calcium 4.15 %
  • Salt 2.36 %
  • Magnesium 2.33 %
  • Potassium 2.09 %
  • Titanium 0.565 %
  • Hydrogen 0.14 %
  • Phosphorus 0.105 %