The Sun Size Comparison | Planets for Kids | Solar System Size Comparison

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The Sun, while initially the size of Earth, grows to a size where it can fit 109 Earths across its diameter and 277 Mercurys.

Insights

  • The Sun, despite being the same size as Earth, is significantly larger, with the capacity to fit 109 Earths across its diameter, showcasing the vast scale of our star.
  • In comparison to the smallest planet, Mercury, the Sun's immense size is highlighted by the fact that 277 Mercurys could fit along its diameter, emphasizing the sheer magnitude of our solar system's central celestial body.

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Recent questions

  • How big is the Sun compared to Earth?

    The Sun is the same size as Earth, but when fully grown, it could fit 109 Earths across its diameter.

  • How does the size of the Sun compare to Mercury?

    When compared to the smallest planet, Mercury, the Sun is so large that 277 Mercurys could fit along its diameter.

  • What is the diameter of the Sun?

    The Sun's diameter is large enough to fit 109 Earths across it when fully grown.

  • How many Earths can fit across the Sun's diameter?

    The Sun's diameter is large enough to accommodate 109 Earths when fully grown.

  • How many Mercurys can fit across the Sun's diameter?

    The Sun's size is so vast that 277 Mercurys could fit along its diameter, showcasing its immense scale compared to the smallest planet in our solar system.

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Sun's immense size compared to Earth and Mercury.

  • The Sun is the same size as Earth, but when fully grown, it could fit 109 Earths across its diameter.
  • When compared to the smallest planet, Mercury, the Sun is so large that 277 Mercurys could fit along its diameter.
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