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We start with a discussion of the two milestones of Nature—the law of universal gravitation and Kepler’s laws, and the latter is the sequence of the first. These laws account for the formation of the Solar system. The Sun is considered with special attention as the main source of energy inside the Solar system. Then we review the main physical features of the planets in the Solar system. The rotation of the Earth around its axis is then discussed, and the associated physical phenomena on the Earth’s surface as well. In concluding the first chapter, we look at the physical background of our calendar.
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The fifth house in astrology is the House of Pleasure. It describes the activities that bring joy, creativity and entertainment into one’s life. It is ruled by the Sun and the sign of Leo. The position of the planets in the fifth house determine the effect they will have on a person’s life (translator’s note).
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Livanov, D. (2023). The Earth in the Solar System. In: The Physics of Planet Earth and Its Natural Wonders. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-33426-9_1
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