How Fast Is Hot Jupiter Orbit?

Hot Jupiter-class exoplanets orbit at 230 km/s, completing a year in just 26 hours. They are slowly being consumed by their host stars; the orbit decays as tidal forces drain energy. Most will eventually be consumed entirely.

Hot Jupiters are tidally locked to their stars — one side perpetually faces the heat, the other in eternal shadow, with extreme winds redistributing the temperatures.

• Year lasts 26 hours
• Slowly being consumed by their stars