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The sun moves at about 828,000 km/hour around the glactic center. Thus, it moves about 7250 million km each year. The distance from the earth to the sun is abo
by Merrill 7y ago
The sun moves at about 828,000 km/hour around the glactic center. Thus, it moves about 7250 million km each year.
The distance from the earth to the sun is about 150 million km.
Therefore, the earth's "orbit" is actually a very elongated helix.
- EForEndeavour 7y agoWith respect to the galaxy's frame, sure. With respect to the earth or sun, not so much.