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The Inner Planets

The inner planets of the Solar System are the four planets orbiting nearest to the Sun. This makes the inner planets either hot or warm. The inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars.

The inner planets
(average distances from the Sun are given in astronomical units*):

The Inner Planets

The inner planets are grouped together because they are relatively small and dense, being mainly composed of rock.


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