What is a planet's order called?

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The order of planets in relation to the sun is referred to as their "orbital position." In the context of our solar system, Earth is classified as the 3rd planet from the sun. However, there is no specific term universally recognized to describe this order beyond "orbital position." The discussion clarifies that while the concept exists, it lacks a distinct nomenclature.

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What do you call the order in which planets are in their relation to the sun? So the Earth would be the 3rd. So is there a name for this 'position'?
 
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