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Mercury
The smallest and closest planet to the Sun in the Solar System. It experiences extreme temperature shifts.
Physical & Orbital Properties
- Mass
- 3.29 × 10²³ kg
- Gravity
- 3.7 m/s²
- Temperature
- 167 °C
- Orbital Period
- 88 days
- Distance from Earth
- 77 million km
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of astronomical body is Mercury?
Mercury is classified as a planet (terrestrial). The closest planet to the Sun
What is the mass and gravity of Mercury?
Mercury has a mass of 328500000000000000000000.0 and a surface gravity of 3.7 m/s².
How far is Mercury from Earth?
Mercury is located approximately 77 million km from Earth.
What is the orbital period of Mercury?
Mercury has an orbital period of 88 days.