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· Thursday, August 6, 2026

Science & Environment

The Earth completes one orbit of the Sun in approximately 365 days

Consensus

Well-supported — high-quality sources agree

8 sources · 8 support

What we can confirm

High-quality astronomical sources consistently state that Earth's orbital period around the Sun is slightly more than 365 days — about 365.24–365.26 days depending on the definition of a year — so saying it is "approximately 365 days" is accurate as a rounded statement.

Sources

Earth's orbit - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

supportsAggregator

How Long is a Year on Other Planets? | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for Kids

spaceplace.nasa.gov

supportsOfficial

Facts About Earth

science.nasa.gov

supportsOfficial

scienceline.ucsb.edu

The Orbit of Earth. How Long is a Year on Earth?

universetoday.com

How does Earth orbit the Sun? | BBC Sky at Night Magazine

skyatnightmagazine.com

Earth's orbit - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

simple.wikipedia.org

supportsAggregator

How fast is Earth moving?

space.com

Checked August 6, 2026

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