Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Which arm of the Milky Way galaxy does our Solar System belong to?

  1. Orion Arm

  2. Sagittarius Arm

  3. Perseus Arm

  4. Norma Arm
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Our Solar System is located in the Orion Arm (also called Orion Spur), a minor spiral arm of the Milky Way galaxy. The Orion Arm lies between the larger Sagittarius Arm and Perseus Arm. It's about 3,500 light-years across and 10,000 light-years long.

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