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because polaris a star

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Q: Why is Neptune closer to Earth than Polaris?
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Is mercury or neptune closer to the earth?

Those distances change constantly, but Mercury isalways closer to the Earth than Neptune everis.


Which planet are closer to the sun than the earth?

Mercury and Venus are closer to the sun than we are. (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune)


Is the Sun nearer to the Earth than Neptune?

The sun is much closer to earth than Neptune is. Neptune is way out there. The sun is 1 A.U. away or 92 milllion miles Neptune is between 29 - 31 A.U away


Who is closer to the sun Neptune or Mars?

Currently Neptune is closer to the sun, however Pluto can get closer when it's at the closest part of its orbit. Pluto was closer then Neptune about 10 years ago, but it currently heading out to the farther part of its orbit, and con't be closer than Neptune again for over 200 years.


Is Pluto or Neptune closer to Earth?

Neptune is closer to the sun but because of Pluto's elliptical orbit, Neptune is farther away form the sun for 20 years. Neptune is closer to the sun but because of Pluto's elliptical orbit, Neptune is farther away form the sun for 20 years.


How long was Pluto in front of Neptune?

for a 20 earth year period. when Pluto gets closer to the sun than Neptune every 248 earth years.


Is the Neptune closer to the earth than Pluto?

Yes ofcourse as Pluto is well far away


Why is Neptune brighter than Pluto when seen from the earth?

Because it is closer to the Earth and it is larger, so it reflects more light.


Is Pluto currently nearer to earth than Neptune?

No, currently Pluto is farther. Pluto crossed the orbit of Neptune in 1999, and is heading farther from the Sun and the Earth. It will be over 200 years before Pluto returns closer to us than Neptune.


Why does the farthest planet from the earth sometimes change?

The farthest planet from Earth is Neptune, and it doesn't change. It's always the farthest planet from Earth. Note: Pluto is sometimes closer to the Earth than Neptune, but Pluto is not a planet.


Which planet is closer to earth Saturn or mercury?

Earth is 1 AU from the sun. Saturn is 9.5 AU from the sun. The sun is always closer to the earth than Saturn. When the earth and Saturn are on the same side of the sun, the difference between them is 8.5 AU. When they are on opposite sides, the distance is 10.5 AU. Saturn always ranges from 8.5 to 10.5 AU from the earth, whereas the sun is never more than 1 AU away.


Is Uranus closer to the sun than Neptune?

Yes, Uranus is the closest planet to Neptune.