Astro Calendar. Atmospheric Optics. SpaceWeather.com -- News and information about meteor showers, solar flares, auroras, and near-Earth asteroids. Plot of the Inner Solar System. The plot below shows the current location of the major planets (Mercury through Jupiter) and the minor planets that are in the inner region of the solar system.
Also available is a view of the innermost region of the solar system. The plot is of the same form as the plot on this page. An animated version of this plot is available from our Animations page. This plot must not be reproduced without the express written consent of the Minor Planet Center. The orbits of the major planets are shown in light blue: the current location of the major planets is indicated by large colored dots.
In this view, objects in direct orbits (most of the objects in this plot) move counterclockwise and the vernal equinox is towards the right. Back to minor planet lists and comet lists. The Nine Planets Solar System Tour. Solar System Tour from the sun to pluto. StarDate Online | Your guide to the universe. Zooniverse - Real Science Online. Astronomy Picture of the Day. The Hubble Heritage Project Website.