Sun gravitational pull on Jupiter
This is the gravitational force the Sun exerts on Jupiter, keeping the planet in its orbit.
How big is it?
4.2 × 10¹⁷ MN · force
Force · approximate
Typical recorded range: 4 × 10¹⁷ MN to 4.4 × 10¹⁷ MN.
A little perspective
Sun gravitational pull on Jupiter vs Earth gravitational pull on the Moon: weight comparison
The Sun’s gravitational pull on Jupiter is about 2,120 times Earth’s gravitational pull on the Moon.
FORCE
This is the gravitational force the Sun exerts on Jupiter, keeping the planet in its orbit.
Earth’s gravitational pull on the Moon is the force that keeps the Moon in orbit around the Earth.
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Measurements, assumptions & sources +
Sun gravitational pull on Jupiter
Force: 4.2 × 10¹⁷ MN; approximate; range 4 × 10¹⁷ MN–4.4 × 10¹⁷ MN.
A curated sun gravitational pull on jupiter comparison anchor. The representative value and any stated range preserve the backlog measurement convention; operating or experimental conditions can change real observations.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked force is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Earth gravitational pull on the Moon
Mean-separation gravitational force: 1.98 × 10¹⁴ MN; derived; range 1.93 × 10¹⁴ MN–2.03 × 10¹⁴ MN.
Approximately 1.98 × 10²⁰ N, calculated with F = GMm/r² using JPL Earth and Moon masses and the 384,400 km mean centre-to-centre separation. The elliptical orbit changes the instantaneous force.
The marked mean-separation gravitational force is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 4.2 × 10¹⁷ MN
We compare the Sun’s gravitational pull on Jupiter. This is an estimate; check the notes for its rounding and uncertainty. The recorded range is 4 × 10¹⁷ MN to 4.4 × 10¹⁷ MN.
A curated sun gravitational pull on jupiter comparison anchor. The representative value and any stated range preserve the backlog measurement convention; operating or experimental conditions can change real observations.
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Recorded properties
Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 × 10¹⁷ MN | 4 × 10¹⁷ MN to 4.4 × 10¹⁷ MN | approximate |
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