How old is this world now?
How old is this world now?
4.543 billion years
Earth / Age
4.543 billion years
Earth / Age
When did life start on Earth?
The earliest life forms we know of were microscopic organisms (microbes) that left signals of their presence in rocks about 3.7 billion years old. The signals consisted of a type of carbon molecule that is produced by living things.
What is the oldest planet?
Jupiter formed less than 3 million years after the birth of the solar system, making it the eldest planet. Saturn formed shortly after, amassing less material since Jupiter gobbled such a large portion of the outer disk.
Is Earth older than the moon?
A new study has suggested the moon was actually created before our planet and is slightly older than Earth.
