Scale of the Universe

The Universe exists across unimaginable distances. Light itself — the fastest thing in existence — needs 93 billion years to cross the observable Universe.

Cosmic Scale Examples

  • Earth → Sun: 8 minutes light travel
  • Solar System diameter: ~1 light day
  • Milky Way: 100,000 light years
  • Local Group: 5 million light years
  • Observable Universe: 93 billion light years