Scenarios

Solar System, page 2

Experience our local cosmic neighborhood with an interactive 3D solar system simulator. Run real-time planetary gravity models, track orbits, and experiment with the delicate gravitational balance of local planets and moons using high-precision data templates.

Notable Short-Period Comets

Simulate six famous short-period comets — including Encke, 67P, and Tempel 1 — as Jupiter's powerful gravitational tugs herd them through the inner Solar System in 3D.

The Largest Near-Earth Asteroids

Explore the ten largest near-Earth asteroids, from massive 1036 Ganymed to Toutatis, as they traverse perilous planet-crossing paths through the inner Solar System.

The Kuiper Belt and Scattered Disc

Journey into the outer Solar System beyond Neptune. Explore dwarf planets Pluto, Eris, Haumea, Makemake, and Sedna on their eccentric, highly inclined trans-Neptunian orbits.

The Chelyabinsk Impactor's Last Orbit

Track the final weeks of the Chelyabinsk impactor before its explosive 2013 atmospheric entry over Russia. Follow the 20-meter Apollo asteroid on its fateful solar trajectory.

The 2029 Apophis Close Encounter with Earth

Simulate the historic 13 April 2029 close encounter of asteroid 99942 Apophis, passing just 31,600 km above Earth inside geostationary orbit using accurate JPL Horizons data.

Pentagram of Venus

Discover the celestial dance of Earth and Venus. Watch their near 13:8 orbital resonance trace an exquisite five-petaled rose pentagram over eight Earth years in 3D.

The Inner Solar System

Simulate the inner Solar System in 3D. Watch Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars orbit the Sun on true JPL Horizons trajectories, highlighting planetary spacing and eccentricities.

Earth and (277810) 2006 FV35

Track quasi-moon (277810) 2006 FV35 as it shares Earth's orbit around the Sun. Experience the celestial mechanics of 1:1 co-orbital resonance in an interactive 3D simulation.

Earth and 2013 LX28

Track Earth quasi-satellite 2013 LX28 in interactive 3D. Trace its temporary 1:1 orbital resonance as it co-orbits the Sun alongside Earth on real JPL Horizons ephemerides.

Earth and 2014 OL339

Observe quasi-moon 2014 OL339 dancing in 1:1 resonance with Earth. Follow its fascinating horseshoe-to-quasi-satellite orbital transition using high-precision JPL states in 3D.

Earth and 2022 YG

Simulate newly discovered quasi-moon 2022 YG. Watch this small asteroid maintain a delicate 1:1 orbital resonance with Earth, looping in a synchronized path around the Sun.

Earth and 2023 FW13

Explore quasi-satellite 2023 FW13, discovered by Pan-STARRS. Trace its stable centuries-long co-orbital loop near Earth in this interactive 3D gravitational simulation.

Earth and Cruithne (3753)

Discover 3753 Cruithne, Earth's famous co-orbital companion. Watch this asteroid trace a sweeping horseshoe orbit relative to Earth in a 1:1 solar resonance using JPL data.

Earth and 2025 PN7

Discover 2025 PN7, one of Earth's latest recognized quasi-moons. Follow its resonant journey alongside our planet around the Sun based on official JPL Horizons orbital states.

Earth and Cardea (2004 GU9)

Explore quasi-moon 164207 Cardea (2004 GU9). Watch this co-orbital asteroid execute synchronized loops around Earth while remaining gravitationally bound directly to the Sun.

Earth and Kamoʻoalewa (2016 HO3)

Simulate 469219 Kamoʻoalewa (2016 HO3), Earth's most stable quasi-satellite. Watch this possible lunar fragment orbit the Sun in locked harmony with Earth using JPL data.