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The Length of Time it Takes Each Planet to Orbit the Sun

Earth

The Earth orbits the Sun in 365.25 days, or one year. The Earth's orbit is not a perfect circle, but rather an ellipse. This means that the Earth's distance from the Sun varies throughout the year. The Earth is closest to the Sun in January, and farthest from the Sun in July.

Mars

Mars orbits the Sun in 687 days, or 1.88 years. Mars' orbit is also an ellipse, and its distance from the Sun varies throughout the year. Mars is closest to the Sun in August, and farthest from the Sun in February.

Jupiter

Jupiter orbits the Sun in 4,333 days, or 11.86 years. Jupiter's orbit is nearly circular, and its distance from the Sun does not vary significantly throughout the year.

Saturn

Saturn orbits the Sun in 10,759 days, or 29.46 years. Saturn's orbit is also nearly circular, and its distance from the Sun does not vary significantly throughout the year.

Uranus

Uranus orbits the Sun in 30,685 days, or 84.01 years. Uranus' orbit is tilted on its side, and its distance from the Sun varies significantly throughout the year. Uranus is closest to the Sun in December, and farthest from the Sun in June.

Neptune

Neptune orbits the Sun in 60,190 days, or 164.88 years. Neptune's orbit is also tilted on its side, and its distance from the Sun varies significantly throughout the year. Neptune is closest to the Sun in July, and farthest from the Sun in January.

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