Is Earth moving further away from the Sun?

Answer 1

Yes it s. Very slowly, but it is.

The reason is that the Sun is spinning on its axis faster than the Earth is revolving around it. As a consequence, there is a gravitic momentum exchange between the Sun and Earth, and the Sun is slowing a bit down, and gives that energy to all its orbiting planets, which move a bit further as a consequence.

Also, the Sun is getting lighter by over 4 million tons each second (that mass is converted into energy), so there is less gravity keeping Earth in place.

Finally, but that is REALLY pushing it, there is the solar wind (ever heard of solar sail?) that does push the Earth as well. Not a strong force, but there is nothing to balance it.

It would take millions of year to note any change however.

Answer 2

No, Earth is moving slightly closer to the sun with each year that passes. Theoretically, the Earth would eventually be drawn into the sun. This won't happen though, because the sun will explode into a red giant and engulf us long before we get close enough.

Answer 3

I believe in the expanding universe theory so I say it's moving further away from the sun.

Answer 4

I think it's moving closer to the sun, but when a chnage occurs it will be in 1 million year. By then humans will probably evolve into other humanoid species.

Answer 5

Yes, as the sun ages it expands therefore the Earth will get closer and closer. However if it expands the oceans will begin to evaporate.

Answer 6

earth moves in an elliptic curve around the sun.

Answer 7

Just my 2 cents' worth, but Vincent G has the most scientifically accurate answer.

Answer 8

we'll never know because humanity will have destroyed itself before we can find out.