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Does the earth have an orbit?

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It should deteriorate gradually, if only due to energy lost through the emission of gravitational waves. But this effect is so small that it will not be the greatest of our worries for the future of Earth. Way before it becomes significant, there will be other, more significant problems.

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No. The Earth's orbit is quite stable; has been for 4 billion years or more.

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Yes, the Earth is in an elliptical orbit around our Sun.

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