Quick Read
The Sun is the star that provides Earth with light and energy.
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Planets including Earth and Jupiter orbit the Sun. This image is an educational illustration.
In Depth
The Sun's visible boundary depends on the atmospheric layer being defined; the displayed value awaits source review.
Scale measurement
1,393,000 km · diameter
Quick facts
- Category: star
- Centre of: Solar System
- Scientific review: pending
Related objects
- orbited-by: Earth
- orbited-by: Jupiter
- member-of: Solar System