Cosmic Velocity

R U Standing Still?

Explore movement through science, curiosity, personal growth, and lifelong learning. We'll begin with the physics—and see where the journey takes us.

The universe never stands still. Neither should you.

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Explore any latitude

Slide the line up and down the globe to see how rotation speed changes from the equator to the poles.

1,039.2mph
1,672.5km/h

Latitude: 0.0°

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Chapter 1 of 7

But Earth isn't just spinning — it's orbiting the Sun

At about 67,000 mph. See how much farther you've traveled since you opened this page.

Continue → Earth's orbit around the Sun
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