We rightly regard the earth as a hospitable world. It is the only planet known to have a thriving life, including human civilization. However, according to a new study, he could have even better living conditions. For this, it would be enough to shift Jupiter’s orbit slightly, wrote the ScienceAlert server.
Land we consider a habitable world. However, this is not to be taken for granted. If it weren’t for Jupiter, a shower of asteroids would rain on our heads. Jupiter helped gravitationally free the Solar System of asteroid debris and stabilize the orbits of the inner planets.
Our planet is unusually hospitable. It is close to the sun, yet it is humid. It is characterized by geological activity and a stable orbit. According to a new study reported by the site ScienceAlert, but it could be even better. If the orbit of our gaseous protector changed slightly.
Earth could be even more habitable. We would just need to move Jupiter’s orbit https://t.co/wcPZ3LvAPO
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A study published in the journal The Astronomical Journal, studied the influence of Jupiter on the Earth’s orbit and the inclination of its axis. Both of these factors are essential for the weather and climate.
Scientists created a model of a simulated solar system with a more elliptical orbit than Jupiter. They thought this would make the Earth less habitable, but the opposite was true. Living conditions on Earth have significantly improved.
Heaven bathed in sunshine
“If Jupiter’s position remains the same but the shape of its orbit changes, it could actually make our planet more habitable,” said Pam Vervoort of the University of California, Riverside.
Jupiter it has only a slightly elliptical, almost circular orbit. If its orbit lengthened a little, it would have a strong gravitational impact on other planets. Some parts of the Earth would come close for a period of time The sun.
These parts of our planet would warm up, giving the Earth better sunlight. Most of the planet would therefore be in the temperate zone.
Vervoort said the majority opinion is that changes in Jupiter’s orbit do not bode well for Earth. This study tries to prove otherwise.
A worst case scenario would occur if Jupiter got closer to the Sun. The Earth would tilt more sharply on its axis than it does now, leading to freezing of much of the planet and more extreme seasons.
The study shows that scientists should seek life in the space focus on searching for Jupiter-like gas giants. They can affect the living conditions on nearby planets.
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