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Earth is the largest "terrestrial planet" and 5th largest major planet in the solar system.It is larger than Mercury, Mars, and Venus.

Planets in order of size, smallest to largest :

  • Mercury
  • Mars
  • Venus
  • Earth
  • Neptune
  • Uranus
  • Saturn
  • Jupiter

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How does Venus rate among planets in terms of size?

Venus is the third largest planet of the eight planets in the solar system when ranked by size. While, the Earth is fourth on this list, Mercury is the smallest. Comparing the radii sizes of Venus of 6,052 km and the Earth's at 6,371 km, Venus is 95 percent the size of the Earth.


How many planets are there today?

In our solar system, there are eight recognized planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus. The total number of planets outside of our solar system can only be hypothesized, but evidences of new planets are being discovered at an ever increasing rate.


Can other planets have eclipses?

Yes. Jupiter, with its relatively huge moons, has solar eclipses on a daily basis. These can be seen from Earth; the moons' shadows are seen moving over Jupiter's surface. Well, Jupiter's visible part at any rate - it doesn't have a surface like Earth.Yes. Jupiter, with its relatively huge moons, has solar eclipses on a daily basis. These can be seen from Earth; the moons' shadows are seen moving over Jupiter's surface. Well, Jupiter's visible part at any rate - it doesn't have a surface like Earth.Yes. Jupiter, with its relatively huge moons, has solar eclipses on a daily basis. These can be seen from Earth; the moons' shadows are seen moving over Jupiter's surface. Well, Jupiter's visible part at any rate - it doesn't have a surface like Earth.Yes. Jupiter, with its relatively huge moons, has solar eclipses on a daily basis. These can be seen from Earth; the moons' shadows are seen moving over Jupiter's surface. Well, Jupiter's visible part at any rate - it doesn't have a surface like Earth.


Do all planets rotate on their axes at the same rate?

No. Each planet spins at a rate determined by its mass and interactions with the gravity of the Sun and the other planets. This rotational speed may have changed considerably since the planet formed. The large gas giants (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune) spin much faster than Earth, at least as far as can be determined from their exterior cloud layers. Saturn, especially, has a faster rotation speed at its equator than at its poles.


Do all planets revolve around its axis?

No, not all planets revolve around their axes. Some planets like Venus have a very slow rotation, while others like Jupiter rotate more quickly. The rate at which a planet spins on its axis can vary depending on its size, composition, and distance from the sun.

Related Questions

How does Uranus rate among planets in terms of mass?

It is the fourth largest.


How does earth rate in terms of size to the other planets?

Earth rates third of the planets because of its thrid place in size.


How does it rate in terms of the other planets in terms of size is it the biggest or the smallest?

Earth is a fairly small planet. It is neither the biggest nor the smallest, as there are literally billions of billions of planets.


How does Jupiter rate among the planets in terms of size?

Jupiter is the largest of the 8 major planets, and the largest body in the solar system except for the Sun itself.


How does earth rate in terms of the other planets in term of size is it the biggest or the smallest?

Earth is a fairly small planet. It is neither the biggest nor the smallest, as there are literally billions of billions of planets.


How does saturns mass rate in terms of the other planets?

90th


How does the dwarf planet Pluto rate among planets in terms of size?

Pluto is smaller than the eight major planets. It is the second-largest "dwarf planet" in the solar system (only Eris appears to be larger).


How does Saturn rate in terms of the other planets in terms of size.So is Saturn the biggest or the smallest?

Saturn is second largest, next to Jupiter.


Why are some planets days longer then a earth day?

They spin at a different rate on their axis than the Earth does on its axis.


How does Mercury rate in terms of the other planets in terms of size?

Mercury is the smallest of the 8 major planets. It is smaller in size than Jupiter's moon Ganymede, or Saturn's moon Titan. But it has a greater mass than those moons due to its higher average density.


How does the planet Pluto rate in terms of the other planets in term of size?

Pluto is smaller in size compared to the other planets in our solar system. It is classified as a dwarf planet, with a diameter that is smaller than Earth's moon. Among the eight recognized planets, Pluto ranks the smallest.


What planet has a rate of rotation that is 24.5 hours?

Mars rotates in about 24 hours 37 minutes. That's about 24.5 hours.