Distance, Brightness, and Apparent Size of Planets
See how far the planets are from the Sun or Earth, how bright they look, and their apparent size in the sky.
Planet Sizes and Order
How large are the planets and what is their order from the Sun? How do the planets compare in size to Earth?
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How to Use the Planet Size Comparison Chart
- Click on a planet or the Sun for details on composition, mass, gravity, and number of moons.
- You can also zoom in and out on the planets or the Sun using the plus and minus buttons.
- Change between km / mi in settings
- Use the buttons at the top to sort the planets by their order from the Sun or by their size.
- The illustration shows correct relative size and order of the planets. Distance between planets is not to scale.