Science

What percentage of the universe is made of normal, visible matter?

Only about 5 percent

Background

Only about 5 percent of the universe is made of normal matter. So everything we can see is just a tiny part. The rest is dark matter and dark energy, and it is still a big mystery. Scientists around the world are trying to understand this missing part.

More Science questions

How many hearts does an octopus have?

See question

Where is the driest place on Earth?

See question

What percentage of Earth has never been mapped by humans?

See question

How many kilometers does light travel in one second?

See question

How many kilometers tall is the tallest known mountain in the Solar System?

See question

How many liters of air does an adult breathe in on a calm day?

See question

Ready to estimate?

Over 1,200 questions, 9 categories, one click.