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Mercury is the second smallest planet; only Pluto is smaller. Mercury's diameter is 4879 km, while Earth's is 12,756 km. In fact, Mercury is not much larger than our Moon, which has a diameter of 3475 km.
Source: http://www.messenger-education.org/elusive_planet/fastfact_5.php
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe diameter of Mercury is 4,879 km (3,031 miles), making it the smallest actual planet in our solar system. This diameter is about 38% that of Earth.
However, its higher density gives it a greater mass than the moons Ganymede and Titan, which have larger diameters.
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∙ 13y agoMercury's diameter is 4879 km, while Earth's is 12,756 km. In fact, Mercury is not much larger than our Moon, which has a diameter of 3475 km.
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∙ 12y agoMercury's Diameter is 4879km. It is not much bigger than our moon, which has a diameter of 3475km.
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How big is the planet Mercury right now?
The planet Mercury has a diameter of about 3,032 miles.
Mercury have a big red spot?
No, the big red spot is a feature on the planet Jupiter.
One of Jupiter's moons is as big as the planet mercury if the moon is so big why is it a moon and not a planet?
it doesn't orbit the sun. it only orbits jupiter.
What is the closest star to your planet?
The sun is the closest star to our planet.that is why it looks so big.
What is mercury's raw planet?
Mercury is the planet: there is no raw (or ripe) planet associated with it!
How big is the planet Mercury right now?
The planet Mercury has a diameter of about 3,032 miles.
How big is Mercury is it the 2nd biggest planet?
No. With a mean radius of 2440 kilometers, Mercury is a the smallest planet in the solar system.
Is mercury big?
It is the smallest planet in the Solar system.
What planet has a moon that is a big as it self?
None. Some of the moons of Jupiter are nearly the size of Mercury, but no planet has a moon as big as the planet itself.
Is Ganymede as big as a planet?
Yes. Ganymede is actually larger than the planet Mercury.
Does the planet mercury have craters or moons?
no moons but have big craters
Mercury have a big red spot?
No, the big red spot is a feature on the planet Jupiter.
One of Jupiter's moons is as big as the planet mercury if the moon is so big why is it a moon and not a planet?
it doesn't orbit the sun. it only orbits jupiter.
Is mercury a planet or dwarf planet?
Mercury is a planet.
What planet is a big block of ice and made out of gas?
i think its mercury but i am not sure
Why is mercury a dwarf- planet?
Mercury is not a dwarf planet. It is a planet.
What is the closest star to your planet?
The sun is the closest star to our planet.that is why it looks so big.
