Explore the solar system

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Real-time explorations

Solar system

Explore space, navigate and visualize the different stars of the solar system by yourself, in real time.

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Constellations

Observe the constellations in real time from a chosen position.

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Eclipses

Solar eclipse

View the solar eclipse of August 26, 2026.

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Éclipse lunaire

View the lunar eclipse of March 3, 2026

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Planets


  • Diameter : 4879.4 km |
  • Average temperature : 167 ° |
  • Sidereal day : 58,6458 jours |
  • Revolution : 87.969 days |
  • weight : 3,3011x10^23 kg

The planet closest to the Sun. Small and rocky, it experiences extreme temperature differences between day and night.


  • Diameter : 12103.6 km |
  • Average temperature : 464 ° |
  • Sidereal day : -243,023 jours |
  • Revolution : 224.667 days |
  • weight : 4.8675x10^24 kg

Almost twin to Earth in size, but covered with toxic clouds. It is the hottest planet in the solar system.


  • Diameter : 12756.274 km |
  • Average temperature : 15 ° |
  • Sidereal day : 23h 56min 4s |
  • Revolution : 365.256363 days |
  • weight : 5.9736x10^24 kg

The only planet known to be home to life. Largely covered with water and protected by a favorable atmosphere.


  • Diameter : 6792.4 km |
  • Average temperature : -63 ° |
  • Sidereal day : 24,622962 h |
  • Revolution : 686.885 days |
  • weight : 6,4185x10^23 kg

The red planet, famous for its iron-rich soil. It is home to the largest mountains and canyons in the solar system.


  • Diameter : 142984 km |
  • Average temperature : -163 ° |
  • Sidereal day : 9h 55min 27,3s |
  • Revolution : 4332.01 days |
  • weight : 1,8986x10^27 kg

The largest planet in the solar system. A gaseous giant with a tormented atmosphere, it has a famous storm: the Great Red Spot.


  • Diameter : 120536 km |
  • Average temperature : -191.9 ° |
  • Sidereal day : 10h 33min |
  • Revolution : 10754 days |
  • weight : 5,6846x10^26 kg

Known for her beautiful rings made of ice and rock. She is a gas giant like Jupiter.


  • Diameter : 51118 km |
  • Average temperature : -216 ° |
  • Sidereal day : -17,23992 h |
  • Revolution : 30698 days |
  • weight : 8,681x10^25 kg

Icy giant with a blue-green hue due to methane in its atmosphere. It is tilted to the side, which makes it unique.


  • Diameter : 49528 km |
  • Average temperature : -226 ° |
  • Sidereal day : 16h 6,6min |
  • Revolution : 60216.8 days |
  • weight : 1,0243x10^26 kg

The planet furthest from the Sun. Very windy and cold, it has a beautiful blue color and intense storms.


Moons

Moon

The Moon is the only natural satellite of Earth. Visible in the night sky, it influences the tides

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Simulations

Sizes comparator

Observe and compare the real sizes of the planets and the sun.

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