As big as Jupiter may be, it’s still just one of over 150 confirmed planets in our solar system, and it seems that more are being discovered every year. Just how big would our solar system be if Jupiter decided to swallow all of these planets whole? How much would the solar system change? This article looks at what could happen if Jupiter swallowed every planet in the solar system. What would we be left with? Would it even make any sense to call the remaining object a solar system? Read on to find out!
Biggest Star In The Universe
Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system, and it’s massive. But what if it was even bigger? What if it swallowed up every other planet in the solar system? Well first of all, there would be no more gravity. So Earth would just float away into space, along with Mercury, Venus, Mars and so on. And that’s not the only problem. Our sun would have a lot less gravitational pull because all its planets are gone, which means its orbit around the galaxy would get wider over time. There could also be an issue with the moon. Without any other objects to provide friction, one side of the moon would eventually start getting closer to us while the other side gets farther away, causing tidal changes (water levels going up and down) that could destroy our oceans! That said, without the Earth’s atmosphere, we would all freeze. All of this is assuming that Jupiter didn’t turn into a black hole as soon as it ate everything else.
The Size of Earth Compared To Jupiter
Earth is tiny compared to Jupiter. In fact, if you were to put Earth inside of Jupiter, it would be about the size of a soccer ball. And if you were to put all of the planets inside of Jupiter, they would be about the size of a grapefruit. But what if Jupiter swallowed every planet in the solar system? It turns out that Jupiter would have an extra-large stomachache! The gravity from Earth and the other planets keep us from spinning off into space but without them, Jupiter’s spin would slow down and eventually stop. That’s because, like our moon, Jupiter has some amount of angular momentum and angular momentum causes objects to want to keep rotating in the same direction. So after swallowing every planet in the solar system, Jupiter’s rotation would come to a halt and its axis might shift as well. That could mean changes for Earth: winter could start earlier and last longer; spring could come later; sunsets could occur sooner; days on Earth might become shorter or longer – who knows how life on Earth would change! But the truth is, life on Earth might not even exist at all. One thing is certain though: life as we know it probably wouldn’t survive with Jupiter devouring all the planets in the solar system!
Jupiter is 11 times bigger than Earth so what do you think happens when it swallows everything else up in our solar system? A lot! You see, Jupiter spins around very quickly and eats planets left and right. As soon as any planet gets too close to Jupiter (even while orbiting another star) it gets gobbled up. This process repeats over time until there aren’t any planets left except Jupiter itself since almost nothing can stand up against something so big!
There Are Moons Inside And Around Jupiter
Jupiter is so huge, it could theoretically swallow every planet in the solar system and still have room to spare. But what would happen if it actually did? Jupiter’s gravity would pull on everything within its orbit, including Earth. The most likely result of this is that the planets on the outer edges of Jupiter’s orbit—including Pluto—would be tugged out into space until they were far enough away from the giant planet that they had stabilized orbits again.
Farther out, Neptune and Uranus might also get pulled a little bit closer to Jupiter as well before they stabilized again at their new distance from it. More than likely, though, all three of these outermost planets will just stay where they are for a while. What about the inner planets? It’s possible that Mercury would be able to maintain an orbit around the sun without any trouble after being swallowed up by Jupiter. Venus and Earth, however, are more fragile than Mercury. They might both spiral into the sun after having been sucked inside Jupiter due to the gravitational attraction between them and Jupiter. Meanwhile, Mars could potentially escape unscathed, since it’s not quite as close to the gas giant. Of course, there are a number of factors that could change these outcomes: For example, our knowledge of how gravity works may change over time. And then there’s always another factor—chance.
Why Is Pluto Not Considered A Planet Anymore?
In 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) reclassified Pluto as a dwarf planet. This means that, while Pluto is still a planet orbiting the Sun, it is not considered one of the major planets. The IAU created this new classification for two reasons: first, to exclude any large solar system bodies from being called a planet if they were too small; and second, to make sure Pluto was classified separately from its former category. To be clear, even though Pluto has been demoted to a dwarf planet, it is still considered to be one of the eight planets in our solar system. It’s just that it doesn’t fit into the same category as Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, or Jupiter. And because of how big these other four planets are, they have their own subcategory as well. So while Pluto is still an orbiter around the sun like all other planets in our solar system, it orbits at an average distance three times farther than Earth’s orbit. Its surface area is only a fraction of Earth’s and it lacks an atmosphere due to its distance from the sun and tiny size – making life impossible on this world we once thought might be inhabited by aliens. It would take more than 10,000 years for Pluto to complete a single rotation around the sun. All this information makes me wonder if there really are no creatures living on Pluto, but instead live in some distant corner of the universe with conditions different from ours. That way they could theoretically exist without us ever finding them!
Quiz Time – How Much Do You Know About Our Solar System?
How much do you know about our solar system? Take this quiz to find out!
1. How many planets are in our solar system?
2. What is the name of the planet furthest from the sun?
3. What is the name of Earth’s moon?
4. What is Mars’ average distance from Earth (in miles)?
5. What does Saturn have that no other planet has?
6. What does Neptune have that no other planet has?
7. How big is Venus compared to Earth?
8. What is the name of the outermost planet in our solar system?
9. Which two planets share a zone called the asteroid belt?
10. Which two planets share a zone called Trojans?
11. Who discovered Uranus in 1781 and Ceres in 1801, and what were they named after?
12. Name one moon besides ours (Earth)
Where Will NASA Go Next?
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has been responsible for some of the most incredible achievements in human history. But what will NASA do next? Where will it go? And, more importantly, how can it stay on top when nations like China are increasing their investment in space exploration at an astonishing rate? One answer may lie with a group of scientists who have proposed a radical idea: build rockets to send humans to live on Jupiter. According to their plan, there would be four layers from the top to bottom of the planet’s atmosphere. The uppermost layer would hold greenhouses that produce oxygen so people could breathe; water collected from Earth’s oceans would fill the next layer; humans would occupy the third layer; and Earth’s crust would form the lowest level. There would also be nuclear power plants and other necessary equipment that could potentially last for millions of years. Scientists say this project is possible within the lifetime of today’s children because we now know enough about rocket technology to make it happen—it just needs financing. As crazy as this idea sounds, given everything NASA has accomplished in its time, anything is possible! What if Jupiter really did swallow every planet in the solar system? Well, NASA still might not have to look too far for new places to explore. Europa and Ganymede are two icy moons orbiting Jupiter that could potentially house life forms in the future. Plus, we’ve only explored 0.0005% of our own galaxy (and all the galaxies beyond). So wherever our future lies, NASA will likely find it!
