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Mercury and Venus have orbits that are closer to the Sun than Earth, with their average distances from the Sun being about 0.39 and 0.72 astronomical units (AU), respectively. An astronomical unit is defined as the average distance from the Earth to the Sun, which is approximately 93 million miles (150 million kilometers). Their positions in the solar system are a result of gravitational dynamics during the formation of the solar system, where closer proximity to the Sun results in shorter orbital paths. Consequently, both planets complete their orbits in less time than Earth, leading to their distances being less than 1 AU.
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Which planets are less than 1 au?
In our solar system, the planets Mercury and Venus orbit at a distance less than 1 AU. Since the Earth orbits at an "average" distance of one astronomical unit, you might also argue that Earth, owing to orbital eccentricity, sometimes is closer to the Sun than one AU.
In astronomical units how far from the sun is Venus?
less than 1 au
Does mercury have more mass than venus?
No, it has much less mass.
Which planets have less diameter than earth?
Mercury, Venus, and Mars.
How many times is venus farther from the sun than mercury?
Venus is, on average, about 0.72 astronomical units (AU) from the Sun, while Mercury is about 0.39 AU away. This means that Venus is approximately 1.85 times farther from the Sun than Mercury. However, the distances can vary slightly due to the elliptical shapes of their orbits.
Which planets are less than 1 au?
In our solar system, the planets Mercury and Venus orbit at a distance less than 1 AU. Since the Earth orbits at an "average" distance of one astronomical unit, you might also argue that Earth, owing to orbital eccentricity, sometimes is closer to the Sun than one AU.
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.
How many times is venus farther from the sun than mercury?
Venus is, on average, about 0.72 astronomical units (AU) from the Sun, while Mercury is about 0.39 AU away. This means that Venus is approximately 1.85 times farther from the Sun than Mercury. However, the distances can vary slightly due to the elliptical shapes of their orbits.
Are Mercury and Venus less of greater than 1 AU from the sun?
They are less than 1 AU from the sun.
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
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.
Is Mercury the same size as Venus'?
No, Mercury is smaller than Venus in terms of size. Mercury has a diameter of about 4,880 kilometers while Venus has a diameter of about 12,104 kilometers.
