How many planets are there around the Sun?

Answer 1

The International Astronomical Union (IAU) recognises eight planets in our solar system (from closest to sun to furthest);

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.

A further five dwarf planets are recognised by the IAU;

Ceres (in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter), Pluto, Haumea, Makemake and Eris.

Several further dwarf planet candidates have been discovered beyond Pluto's orbit, but are yet to be formally classified by the IAU. These include; Orcus, Ixion, Varuna, Quaoar and Sendna among others.

Answer 2

I think there's 8 (somewhere between 7-9)

It sort of depends on what you count as a planet. Since Pluto ain't a planet anymore, it's 8.

Answer 3

There are eight planets orbiting the Sun in our solar system. These planets, in order of their distance from the Sun, are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.