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  • Earth's Orbit Around the Sun: A Comprehensive Explanation
    Yes, Earth orbits the Sun. It's not a perfect circle, but rather an ellipse, with the Sun slightly off-center.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Earth's Orbit: Earth completes one full orbit around the Sun roughly every 365.25 days, which is why we have a year.

    * Gravity: The Sun's immense gravity pulls on Earth, keeping it in its orbit.

    * Speed: Earth travels at an average speed of about 67,000 miles per hour (107,000 kilometers per hour) in its orbit.

    * Seasons: The Earth's tilt on its axis, combined with its orbit around the Sun, causes the seasons.

    Let me know if you have any other questions about Earth's orbit!

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