Published on 2026-09-19

The Sun does not rotate at the same speed everywhere

The solar rotation period varies according to latitude because the star is entirely composed of plasma. It is 24.47 days at the equator compared to nearly 38 days at the poles. This difference in speed still intrigues astronomers and remains an active subject of research.
Rotation du SoleilIntroduction

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