The Sun is older than the Earth.
According to current scientific understanding, the Sun formed approximately 4.6 billion years ago, which is the same age as the Solar System itself. This means that the Sun is, in essence, as old as the formation of our entire planetary system. The Earth, on the other hand, came into existence later.
Here's a summary in a table:
| Celestial Body | Approximate Age |
|---|---|
| Sun | 4.6 billion years |
| Earth | Around half a billion years younger than the sun (approximately 4.1 Billion years) |
Key Differences in Formation:
- The Sun was one of the earliest entities formed when the solar system began to take shape.
- Planets, including Earth, were formed from the leftover materials, or the "dust" that remained, after the Sun's formation.
- This time gap is estimated to be around half a billion years.
In conclusion, while the Sun and the Earth are both extremely old in human terms, the Sun is about 500 million years older than the Earth.
