TIL On average, Mercury is the closest planet to Earth — and to every other planet in the solar system - eviltoast
  • Kethal@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    By the reasoning given for why Mercury is the closest for each planet, the Sun is the closest object for each planet, on average, excluding satellites of the planets.

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      4 months ago

      I would agree but unsure because there are the intricacies of orbit cycles and timings and the 3d plane of space

      • rockerface 🇺🇦@lemm.ee
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        4 months ago

        I mean, the Solar System isn’t all that 3D. Inside of the Oort Cloud, almost every notable object is on or close to the ecliptic