The Law of Orbits

The Law of Orbits states that planets and other celestial bodies move around the Sun in elliptical paths, with the Sun at one focus of the ellipse. This means their orbits are not perfect circles but elongated shapes. As a planet travels along its orbit, its speed varies—moving faster when closer to the Sun and slower when farther away—following a precise mathematical relation. This law helps us understand the predictable, curved paths planets follow due to gravitational forces, providing a foundation for understanding planetary motion in our solar system.