In which arm of the Milky Way is our solar system located?
Our solar system is located in the Orion-Cygnus arm of the Milky Way galaxy. This arm is also known as the Orion Spur or Local Arm. It is a minor spiral arm branching off from the Sagittarius Arm, which is part of the larger Perseus Arm. The Orion-Cygnus arm is named after the constellations Orion and Cygnus as they are located in this region of the Milky Way.
Therefore, the correct answer is:
- Orion-Cygnus arm.