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Q: Why do mercury and Venus have less than 1 astronomical unit?
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In astronomical units how far from the sun is Venus?

less than 1 au


Are mercury and venus less than or greater than one AU from the Sun?

they are less than


What planet completes the sun in less than earth does?

Mercury and Venus.


Which planets have less diameter than earth?

Mercury, Venus, and Mars.


Does mercury have more mass than venus?

No, it has much less mass.


Distinguish planet Venus from Mercury?

Mercury is much closer to the sun than Venus. It has less of an atmosphere, much higher temperatures, and a very short year. Venus has an very sulfur-rich atmosphere, cooler temperatures than Mercury, and a longer year than Mercury.


Is Mercury the same size as Venus'?

No, Venus is bigger than mercury


Are Mercury and Venus less of greater than 1 AU from the sun?

They are less than 1 AU from the sun.


Which planets have a year shorter than the Earth's year?

Mercury and Venus both orbit the sun at less than 1 astronomical unit (AU). Mercury orbits the sun at an average distance of .387 AU (about 58 million km) and Venus orbits at an average distance of .723 AU (about 108 million km). Compare these distances to 1 AU which is about 150 million km, which happens to be the average sun to earth distance; which defines the astronomical unit.


Which planets take less than a year 2 orbit the sun?

Mercury and Venus take less time to orbit the Sun than the Earth does. ummm...if you need 5 then...earth, venus, mercury, mars and jupiter


What is one way that Mercury and Venus differ?

Mercury is hotter than Venus and Venus is brighter than Mercury


What two planets is the greatest elongation less than ninety degrees?

Mercury and Venus.