Why does mercury have a shorter year than earth?

Answer 1

Mercury is closer to the Sun than Jupiter, therefore it takes less longer for Mercury to go around the Sun. Likewise Jupiter's year is shorter than Uranus, because Jupiter is closer to the Sun than Uranus.

Answer 2

Mercury has a shorter year than Earth because it orbits the Sun at a much closer distance. Mercury's orbital period around the Sun is only about 88 Earth days, compared to Earth's 365 days. The closer proximity to the Sun leads to a faster orbit and a shorter year for Mercury.

Answer 3

Mercury's day is 58 days, 15 hours on Earth Mercury's year is only 88 days on Earth.

Answer 4

Probably because it's closer to the sun than any other planet

Answer 5

Yes, it is slightly shorter than a quarter of an Earth year.

Answer 6

Yes.