Solar System Explorer

Distance from Sun: 0 million km (0 AU)

Average Temperature: 5,500°C (9,932°F)

The Sun is the star at the center of our Solar System.

Distance from Sun: 57.9 million km (0.39 AU)

Average Temperature: 167°C (332°F)

Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.

Distance from Sun: 108.2 million km (0.72 AU)

Average Temperature: 464°C (867°F)

Venus is the hottest planet in the Solar System.

Distance from Sun: 149.6 million km (1 AU)

Average Temperature: 15°C (59°F)

Earth is the only planet known to support life.

Distance from Sun: 227.9 million km (1.52 AU)

Average Temperature: -65°C (-85°F)

Mars is known as the Red Planet.

Distance from Sun: 778.5 million km (5.20 AU)

Average Temperature: -110°C (-166°F)

Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System.

Distance from Sun: 1.43 billion km (9.58 AU)

Average Temperature: -140°C (-220°F)

Saturn is known for its stunning ring system.

Distance from Sun: 2.87 billion km (19.22 AU)

Average Temperature: -195°C (-320°F)

Uranus is an ice giant with a unique sideways rotation.

Distance from Sun: 4.5 billion km (30.05 AU)

Average Temperature: -200°C (-328°F)

Neptune is the farthest planet from the Sun.

Distance from Sun: 5.91 billion km (39.48 AU)

Average Temperature: -225°C (-373°F)

Pluto is a dwarf planet in the Kuiper Belt.