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∙ 13y agoAs all the planets orbit round the sun (at different distances from the sun) the distance of any one planet from the earth is constantly changing. Sometimes earth and a planet are on the same side of the sun, when they are at their closest distance and at other times they are on opposite sides, when they are at their maximum distance. Also all planetary orbits are ellipses not circles and this makes calculating the distances between earth and the other planets even more complicated.
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Why the planets not colliding each other?
The planets in the solar system are in well-spaced out, stable, roughly circular orbits - they don't come close enough to collide with each other. Asteroids and comets, however, are on more elliptical, unstable orbits that often cross the orbits of the planets, and sometimes planets collide with asteroids and comets.
What planets are close to earth?
In the solar system, the planets that are on each side of the earth are Venus and Mars.
Why are the planets in spaced out?
because of the gravitational pull of the other planets that are in line with each other
Can you see other planets when your on Mars?
well only the planets that are close to mars like mercury
Why aren't planets close to each other?
When viewed from the perspective of the universe, they are close to each other. Consider that of all the stars in our galaxy the closest one is about 4 light years away, 30 million miles doesn't seem that far apart. All about perspective.
Why cant planets share rings?
because if the planets were close enough to each other to be able to have a gravitational pull strong enough to share rings, the planets would ultimately collide
Why the planets not colliding each other?
The planets in the solar system are in well-spaced out, stable, roughly circular orbits - they don't come close enough to collide with each other. Asteroids and comets, however, are on more elliptical, unstable orbits that often cross the orbits of the planets, and sometimes planets collide with asteroids and comets.
What planets are close to earth?
In the solar system, the planets that are on each side of the earth are Venus and Mars.
Why don't planets collide?
All the planets are in stable orbits around the sun and never come close enough to be significantly affected by each other's gravity.
Why are the planets in spaced out?
because of the gravitational pull of the other planets that are in line with each other
Can you see other planets when your on Mars?
well only the planets that are close to mars like mercury
Why aren't planets close to each other?
When viewed from the perspective of the universe, they are close to each other. Consider that of all the stars in our galaxy the closest one is about 4 light years away, 30 million miles doesn't seem that far apart. All about perspective.
Do The planets maintain circular orbits around the Sun?
The orbit of the planets in our Solar system are not perfectly circular, but eliptical. Each planet also has its own unique orbit, no two planets share an identical orbit. Because of the elliptical (oval) orbit of planets some get close to each other or cross the path of another planet's orbit.
How are the inner planets different from each other?
The Inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars. They are the planets closest to the sun. They are similar in that they all have solid surfaces, are almost the same size and have at least one moon.
Why are the first four planets called inner planets?
Because they are close together to the sun, compared to the other planets in the solar system.
Do dwarf planets posses characteristic of other planets?
Yes, they are round. They must be close to being spheres to qualify as dwarf planets.
Is each planet an equal distance from one another?
sorta there are inner and outer planets the inner planets are alike and outer planets are alike to but inner and outer planets are different.
