Here's how the astronomical phenomenon influences our planet—from the length of our seasons to the way Earth moves through ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Earth's crust is the planet's outermost layer. It is made of solid rock and sits on top of ...

Earth rotates once in about 24 hours with respect to the Sun, but once every 23 hours, 56 minutes and 4 seconds with respect to other distant stars. Scientists call this difference crucial to ...

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While Mars doesn't directly control Earth's climate, its gravity subtly influences our planet's orbit and tilt over vast timescales. These predictable orbital shifts, affecting sunlight distribution, ...

Earth's crust is the planet's outermost layer. It is made of solid rock and sits on top of another layer, called the mantle.