The solar system in 3D
The planets on their real orbits for any date between 1900 and 2100, calculated with Astronomy Engine. Tap a planet to follow it.
Not to scale: distances are compressed and planets enlarged so all eight fit on screen.
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Dots: bright comets (cyan) and asteroids from NASA/JPL Small-Body Database orbits. Drag to look around, pinch or scroll to zoom.
Planet positions on October 13, 2026
| Planet | Distance from the Sun | Heliocentric ecliptic longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Mercury | 0.431 au | 305.1° |
| Venus | 0.726 au | 14.0° |
| Earth | 0.998 au | 20.3° |
| Mars | 1.574 au | 91.9° |
| Jupiter | 5.311 au | 132.5° |
| Saturn | 9.431 au | 11.6° |
| Uranus | 19.439 au | 63.2° |
| Neptune | 29.878 au | 3.1° |
Calculated with Astronomy Engine, an open-source library verified against the US Naval Observatory and NASA JPL. Data sources
How to use this page
Move the date to any day between 1900 and 2100 to see the planets on their real orbits. Drag to turn the view and tap a planet to follow it. Bright comets and asteroids show on their orbits too.
Frequently asked questions
Are the distances to scale?
The orbits are to scale with each other, but the planets are drawn much larger than they really are, or they would be too small to see.
How are the positions worked out?
With Astronomy Engine, from the same planetary theory used for the rest of the site.
Why do the inner planets move so fast?
Planets closer to the Sun move faster on shorter orbits. Mercury goes round in 88 days, Neptune in about 165 years.