The four planets nearest the Sun are rocky worlds.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are called terrestrial planets. Beyond them lie the gas giants and ice giants.
Explore the source at NASA ↗Source checked November 10, 2026.
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The four planets nearest the Sun are rocky worlds.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are called terrestrial planets. Beyond them lie the gas giants and ice giants.
Explore the source at NASA ↗Source checked November 10, 2026.