Live astronomy
Distances and positions of planets
Choose two Solar System objects and compare their current estimated positions, distance and light travel time.
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Calculated positions of objects in their orbits
Calculated for the current date · schematic, not to scaleDistance over 12 months
—Compare Solar System distances
The distance between planets changes continuously because every object moves around the Sun at a different speed. Select any pair to see the current modelled distance, signal delay and how the distance changes through the year.
Data status
Last reviewed: 2 October 2026
Moving counters are educational models unless the page explicitly identifies direct catalogue data. Dates and source periods are shown on each page.