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What planet is closest to the sun in our galaxy?

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Illustration of planets
Retry Correct Incorrect Mercury is the closest planet to the sun, but surprisingly is not the hottest planet! Slightly bigger than Earth’s moon, Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar system.
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What planet is closest to the sun in our galaxy?

  • Mercury
  • Pluto
  • Saturn
  • Venus
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