This simulated view of our solar system runs on real data. The positions of the planets, moons and spacecraft are shown where they are right now. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
The solar system has one star, eight planets, five dwarf planets, at least 290 moons, more than 1.3 million asteroids, and about 3,900 comets.
Unlock, Reset Camera or click another. Visualize orbits, relative positions and movements of the Solar System objects in an interactive 3D Solar System viewer and simulator.
5 · 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.
Explore the 3D world of the Solar System. Learn about past and future missions.
NASA''s Solar System Interactive (also known as the Orrery) is a live look at the solar system, its planets, moons, comets, and asteroids, as well as the real-time locations of dozens of NASA missions.
Eyes on the Solar System. This simulated view of the solar system allows you to explore the planets, their moons, asteroids, comets and the spacecraft exploring them. You can also fast-forward or rewind time, and explore the solar system as it looked from 1950 to 2050.
Our solar system is made up of a star, eight planets, and countless smaller bodies such as dwarf planets, asteroids, and comets. Our solar system orbits the center of the Milky Way galaxy at about 515,000 mph (828,000 kph). We''re in one of the galaxy''s four spiral arms.
The Solar System Today. This interactive 3D view shows the current positions of the major bodies of the Solar System and the brightest comets. For more advanced features, check out our 3D Solar System Viewer.
Space mission and science news, images and videos from NASA''s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the leading center for robotic exploration of the solar system.