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Earth to Mars: 8 planets and their orbital periods

The solar system's eight planets, from Mercury to Pluto, showcase a celestial symphony with varied orbital periods, each spinning a distinctive narrative in the vast cosmic expanse

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Mercury

The closest planet to the Sun, Mercury, has a short orbital period of 88 days, making it a scorching hot world by day and freezing cold by night

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Venus

With an orbital period of 225 days, Venus is known for its thick, toxic atmosphere and intense greenhouse effect, making it the hottest planet in our solar system

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Earth

Our home planet, Earth, takes approximately 365.25 days to orbit the Sun, providing a habitable environment for a diverse range of life forms

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Mars

Known as the "Red Planet," Mars has an orbital period of 687 days. It has captured human imagination with its potential for past or present microbial life

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Jupiter

The largest planet in our solar system, Jupiter, has a relatively quick orbital period of 11.86 years. It's a gas giant with a complex system of rings and many moons

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Saturn

Famous for its stunning ring system, Saturn takes 29.46 years to complete one orbit around the Sun. It is another gas giant with a diverse collection of moons

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Uranus

A distant ice giant with an orbital period of 84.02 years, Uranus rotates on its side, giving it a unique appearance and making it distinct among the planets

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Neptune

Similar to Uranus, Neptune is an ice giant with an orbital period of 164.79 years. It is known for its vibrant blue color and powerful storms

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Pluto

Pluto is now classified as a dwarf planet. It has a highly elliptical orbit, taking approximately 248 years to complete one revolution around the Sun

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