Here's why:
* Inner Planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are relatively close to the Sun. Their orbits are closer together, leading to smaller distances between them.
* Outer Planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are much farther from the Sun. Their orbits are much larger and farther apart, resulting in greater distances between them.
Think of it like this: Imagine the inner planets as a group of kids playing in a small backyard, while the outer planets are like a group of kids playing on a vast, open field.
