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Discover the fascinating details about Mercury, Venus, and Earth, the three inner planets of our solar system. Mercury, the smallest planet, is just 36 million miles from the Sun and has a diameter of 3,032.4 miles. Venus, slightly larger, is 67.24 million miles from the Sun and has a diameter of 7,519 miles. Earth, the third planet, is 92.9 million miles from the Sun and has a diameter of 7,926.2 miles. Learn about their sizes, distances from the Sun, and fun facts that make each planet unique, such as Earth's water composition and Mercury's lighter weight!
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MERCURY Distance from Sun: 36 million miles (57.9 million km) Diameter: 3,032.4 miles (4,880 km) Size Compared to Earth: Two-fifths the size of Earth in diameter; second smallest in the solar system Fun Fact : If you weigh 100 pounds on Earth, you would weigh 38 pounds on Mercury.
VENUS Distance from Sun: 67.24 million miles (108.2 million km) Diameter: 7,519 miles (12,100 km) Size Compared to Earth: About 650 miles smaller in diameter than Earth Fun Fact : 67.24 million miles (108.2 million km)
EARTH Distance from Sun: 92.9 million miles (149.6 million km) Diameter: 7,926.2 miles (12,756 km) Size Compared to Earth: Fun Fact : Earth is made up of water (70%), air, and solid ground. It appears to be the only planet with water
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