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Well friend, if you were standing on Mercury and looking up at the Sun, it would appear about twice as big as it does here on Earth. Imagine the majestic colors dancing across the sky as the Sun's beautiful light shines down upon that powerful little planet, helping plants and creatures thrive. Let's paint a gorgeous scene together with gentle, loving strokes.
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What planet is closest the sun?
Mercury Mercury is the planet closest to the Sun, at an average distance from the Sun of about 58 million kilometers. By comparison, Earth is about 150 million kilometers from the Sun, while Pluto, the furthest planet, averages an enormous 5.9 billion kilometers away! If you were standing on Mercury, the Sun would appear much larger than it does on Earth. And since the Sun-Mercury distance varies so much during Mercury's orbit, the Sun would appear larger at some times than at others.
How would the sun appear from Mercury?
From Mercury, the sun would appear much larger and brighter than it does from Earth due to Mercury's closer proximity to the sun. The sun would also move faster across the sky, completing a full day in about 176 Earth days.
How big does the sun appear from the perspective of Mercury?
Well, isn't that a beautiful thought! From the perspective of Mercury, that wonderful little sun appears about two and a half times larger than it does from here on Earth. Imagine that! Just another lovely detail Mother Nature has sprinkled into our cosmic tapestry.
What would the sun look like from Mercury?
From Mercury, the sun would appear much larger and brighter than it does from Earth. This is because Mercury is much closer to the sun, so it would appear about 2.5 times larger in the sky. The sun would also appear to move faster across the sky due to Mercury's faster orbit around it.
Why does neither Venus nor Mercury appear high in the night sky?
Both Mercury and Venus orbit close to the Sun (relative to us and the other planets) therefore they would only be visible close to the Sun. This means that Venus and Mercury will only be seen after sunset (and then set) or after sunrise (and then be out-shined by the Sun)
What planet is closest the sun?
Mercury Mercury is the planet closest to the Sun, at an average distance from the Sun of about 58 million kilometers. By comparison, Earth is about 150 million kilometers from the Sun, while Pluto, the furthest planet, averages an enormous 5.9 billion kilometers away! If you were standing on Mercury, the Sun would appear much larger than it does on Earth. And since the Sun-Mercury distance varies so much during Mercury's orbit, the Sun would appear larger at some times than at others.
How would the sun appear from Mercury?
From Mercury, the sun would appear much larger and brighter than it does from Earth due to Mercury's closer proximity to the sun. The sun would also move faster across the sky, completing a full day in about 176 Earth days.
Can you see the Sun from Mercury?
From the orbit of Venus, it would appear considerably larger than from Earth.However, based on the few images sent back from the planet by robot landers, the thick clouds around Venus mean that the Sun is never seen from the surface, except possibly as a brighter area of the sky.
How big does the sun appear from the perspective of Mercury?
Well, isn't that a beautiful thought! From the perspective of Mercury, that wonderful little sun appears about two and a half times larger than it does from here on Earth. Imagine that! Just another lovely detail Mother Nature has sprinkled into our cosmic tapestry.
What planets appear fifty degrees from the sun as viewed from earth?
All planets except Mercury can appear 50 degrees from the Sun.
Can people see the sun from mercury?
If you were on Mercury, the Sun would be huge!
Why are you older on mercury?
Because relative to Earth, on Mercury time itself passes slower because of the stronger gravitational field of the Sun experienced by Mercury (it is closer to the Sun than the Earth). Thus measured from the Earth you would appear older than you are biologically.
How big would the sun appear from Venus?
The Sun would appear about 1/3 smaller from Venus compared to how it appears from Earth. This is because Venus is closer to the Sun than Earth, so its diameter is larger in the sky when viewed from Venus.
What would the sun look like from Mercury?
From Mercury, the sun would appear much larger and brighter than it does from Earth. This is because Mercury is much closer to the sun, so it would appear about 2.5 times larger in the sky. The sun would also appear to move faster across the sky due to Mercury's faster orbit around it.
Why does neither Venus nor Mercury appear high in the night sky?
Both Mercury and Venus orbit close to the Sun (relative to us and the other planets) therefore they would only be visible close to the Sun. This means that Venus and Mercury will only be seen after sunset (and then set) or after sunrise (and then be out-shined by the Sun)
How big does the Sun look on the planet Mercury?
It would look approximately 2 1/2 times larger than it does on Earth.
Why is it that planet Mercury cannot appear all night long in the sky as the full moon can?
Mercury is an inferior planet - it is closer to the Sun than Earth. Specifically, Mercury can't get more than about 28° from the Sun; Venus, which is farther from the Sun, can't get more than about 48° from the Sun.
