How many earth years is Jupiter's orbit around the sun?

In summary, Jupiter's orbit around the sun takes approximately 11.86 Earth years and is about 12 times longer than Earth's orbit. It follows a regular pattern, known as an elliptical orbit, and has completed over 4 billion orbits since the beginning of the solar system. Jupiter's orbit can also affect the orbits of other planets, known as the "Jupiter Effect."
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How many Earth years is Jupiter's orbit around the sun?

is it 162 years?
 
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Originally posted by marshall4
How many Earth years is Jupiter's orbit around the sun?

is it 162 years?

or is it 4282years?
 
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Neither, it is close to 12 years.

4282 is close to the number of days, 4332.
 

1. How long does it take for Jupiter to orbit the sun?

Jupiter's orbit around the sun takes approximately 11.86 Earth years, or about 4,332 Earth days.

2. How does Jupiter's orbit compare to Earth's orbit?

Jupiter's orbit is much longer than Earth's, as it takes Earth only 365.24 days to orbit the sun. This means Jupiter's orbit is about 12 times longer than Earth's.

3. Does Jupiter's orbit have a regular pattern?

Yes, Jupiter's orbit follows a regular pattern, known as an elliptical orbit. This means that it follows a curved path around the sun, with the sun at one of the two foci of the ellipse.

4. How many times has Jupiter completed an orbit since the beginning of the solar system?

Since the beginning of the solar system, it is estimated that Jupiter has completed over 4 billion orbits around the sun.

5. Does Jupiter's orbit affect the orbits of other planets?

Yes, Jupiter's orbit can have a gravitational influence on the orbits of other planets, particularly those closer to the sun. This is known as the "Jupiter Effect" and can cause slight changes in the orbits of these planets over time.

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