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How Fast Does the Sun Rotate?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • The Sun rotates differently at different latitudes (differential rotation).
  • At the equator, it rotates once every about 25 Earth days.
  • Near the poles, rotation slows to once every 35 days or more.
  • This differential rotation affects the Sun's magnetic field and sunspots.

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