Earth's orbit is the gravitationally curved trajectory that Earth follows around the Sun, taking approximately 365.25 days to complete one full revolution, which defines the length of a year. This orbit is elliptical, causing variations in Earth's distance from the Sun and contributing to seasonal changes and variations in solar energy received by different parts of the planet.

Earth's Orbit

Earth's orbit

gravitationally curved trajectory

Earth follows around the Sun

approximately 365.25 days

one full revolution

length of a year

An elliptical orbit is the path of an object around a celestial body that follows the shape of an ellipse, characterized by varying distance from the central body at different points in the orbit. This type of orbit is governed by Kepler's laws of planetary motion, which describe how the speed and position of the orbiting body change as it moves along the ellipse.

Elliptical Orbit

variations in Earth's distance from the Sun

Seasonal changes refer to the cyclical transformations in climate and environment that occur throughout the year due to the Earth's axial tilt and orbit around the Sun. These changes significantly impact ecosystems, agricultural cycles, and human activities by altering temperature, daylight, and weather patterns.

seasonal changes

variations in solar energy

different parts of the planet

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