Distance between the sun and earth

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The distance between the Sun and Earth is not the same as the distance between the Moon and the Sun, although they are similar on average. Both the Moon and Earth orbit the Sun in nearly identical elliptical paths, which intertwine approximately 13 times during a single revolution. This results in varying distances due to the elliptical nature of their orbits. The average distance from the Earth to the Sun is about 93 million miles, while the Moon's distance from the Sun can fluctuate based on its position relative to Earth. Understanding these orbital dynamics clarifies the relationship between these celestial bodies.
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is the distance between the sun and Earth the same as the distance between the moon and the sun?
 
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TyErd said:
is the distance between the sun and Earth the same as the distance between the moon and the sun?

On average, yes (and the year is the same, too! :wink:) …

both the Moon and the Earth orbit the Sun in almost identical almost exact ellipses, which "braid" each other about 13 times a revolution. :smile:
 

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