Distances from the Sun

 Here are the planets of the solar system arranged in order of increasing distance from the Sun, along with their approximate distances in astronomical units (AU):

1. Mercury - 0.39 AU
2. Venus - 0.72 AU
3. Earth - 1 AU
4. Mars - 1.52 AU
5. Jupiter - 5.2 AU
6. Saturn - 9.58 AU
7. Uranus - 19.18 AU
8. Neptune - 30.07 AU

Note that the distances listed above are approximate values and are given in astronomical units (AU), which is the average distance between the Earth and the Sun. One AU is equal to about 93 million miles or 149.6 million kilometers.

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