THEPLANETSTODAY

This page provides a brief description of each of the planets (and links to dwarf planets) of our solar system. You can also find out about the difference between planets, dwarf planets and small solar system bodies... The planets and the solar system were formed from a huge cloud of gases and dust particles left over when a massive star exploded as a supernova... The planets today shows you where the planets are now as a live display - a free online orrery. In this solar system map you can see the planetary positions from 3000 BCE to 3000 CE, and also see when each planet is in retrograde.

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