Planet positions
Explore calculated positions for supported planets and other Solar System objects after current data loads.
Solar System Live Map
Explore the Solar System
Follow the Sun, planets, Earth’s Moon and deep-space missions in an interactive 3D view with orbital paths and changing positions.
Interactive Solar System
Explore the Sun, planets, Earth’s Moon and deep-space missions on the interactive map below. Current positions appear after the Solar System data finishes loading.
- Sun
- Mercury
- Venus
- Earth
- Moon
- Mars
- Jupiter
- Saturn
- Uranus
- Neptune
3D solar system live view
The map opens from the current live planetary positions. Time controls can then accelerate the solar system forward from that real starting point.
Loading Solar System positions
TransitSatellite is loading current planetary and deep-space mission position data before displaying the interactive map.
About the map
See how the planets move around the Sun
TransitSatellite provides an interactive way to explore calculated planetary positions and orbital paths. Instead of viewing each world in isolation, the map helps visualize how supported Solar System objects relate to one another.
Planetary positions change continuously because each world moves through its own orbit at a different speed and distance from the Sun.
Orbital paths
Compare planetary paths and see how orbital distance changes throughout the Solar System.
Deep-space missions
Explore supported deep-space spacecraft alongside the planets in the same interactive experience.
Learn more
Explore individual worlds
Open the connected TransitSatellite Library to explore facts, missions, discoveries and historical figures associated with each world.
Solar System map questions
Are the planet positions real time?
The map uses astronomical position calculations to show planetary locations close to their expected positions for the selected time. It is intended as an interactive visualization rather than a precision navigation system.
Why do the planets move at different speeds?
Each planet follows a different orbit around the Sun. Worlds closer to the Sun generally complete their orbits more quickly than planets farther away.
Can I explore individual planets?
Yes. Select supported objects in the interactive map or open their Library pages to explore related facts, missions and TransitSatellite content.
Does the Solar System map include Earth’s Moon?
Yes. Earth’s Moon is included in the interactive Solar System experience and connects to related Library and mission content.
Continue exploring
Connect the Solar System to the rest of space
Live Satellite Tracker
Return to Earth orbit and explore tracked spacecraft.
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Follow launches and missions traveling into Earth orbit and beyond.
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