Not all of the solar system’s building blocks formed simultaneously. Some of the first solid bodies, or planetesimals, formed ...
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What would happen if Jupiter didn’t exist? Study says Earth could have spiraled into the Sun without the gas giant’s protection
Research shows Jupiter’s strong gravitational pull may have protected Earth by keeping its orbit steady and preventing it from drifting toward the Sun.
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Jupiter Protects Earth
Jupiter acts like a cosmic shield for Earth because of its enormous size and strong gravity. Its powerful gravitational pull ...
Diagram of Jupiter's growth. Rice University. With credit to the original source.
Need a refresher about 3I/ATLAS? Here's everything to know about the interstellar object, including when the latest ...
Lying between Mars and Jupiter is a massive ring of rock debris—the asteroid belt. Now thin, it’s fading away gradually.
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