Which Planet Came First

Jupiter was probably the first planet in the solar system to form, new research suggests. Its existence may have influenced how the planets evolved into the order we see today.

Which planet is the oldest planet?

At 12.7 billion years old, planet Psr B1620-26 B is almost three times the age of Earth, which formed some 4.5 billion years ago. This exoplanet, the oldest ever detected in our Milky Way galaxy, has been nicknamed “Methuselah” or the “Genesis planet” on account of its extreme old age.

What are the oldest planets in order?

  • Jupiter. Age: approx. …
  • TRAPPIST-1 Planets. Age: between 5.4 – 9.8 billion years. …
  • Kepler-452b. Age: approx. …
  • 51 Pegasi b. Age: approx. …
  • HD 80606 b. Age: approx. …
  • 55 Cancri e. Age: approx. …
  • Keppler-444 Planets. Age: approx. …
  • PSR B12620-26 b. Age: approx.
Sophia Al-Mansoor

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Global Business & E-Commerce Reporter

Sophia analyzes international trade, startup ecosystems, retail transformation, and supply chain logistics for modern digital publications.

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