What is our position in the galaxy and the universe?

Answer 1

Our solar system is about 2/3 of the way out one of the spiral arms of the Milky Way galaxy, well out from the center. Because of the apparent expansion of the universe, we are unable to determine where the Milky Way galaxy is with reference to any 'fixed" reference; there appear to be no fixed references in the universe.

Answer 2

Earth is located in the Milky Way galaxy, specifically in one of the spiral arms. In terms of the universe, Earth is located in the Local Group of galaxies, which is a collection of about 54 galaxies that includes the Milky Way and the Andromeda Galaxy.

Answer 3

the sun is the center of the galaxy and earth is the third rock from the sun

Answer 4

We are thousands of light years from the center of the universe.
The solar system orbits around the center of the Galaxy.
we are about a 100 light years away from the center.

Answer 5

Nobody knows where you are in the universe. However, in the observable universe you are in the center.

Answer 6

The Earth is about 26,000 km from the center of our galaxy.

Answer 7

Roughly 26600 LY. A recent paper quoted 8172±35 pc 1pc=3.2615LY

Answer 8

With the scales involved, you might as well consider the Solar system, as a whole, as a point. The Solar system is 26,613±114LY from the center of the galaxy, on the inner edge of the Orion spur.

Answer 9

Right here - on planet Earth.