Venus vs. Mercury: Which Planet is Closest to Earth?

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No, Venus is the closest planet to Earth.

While Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun, its orbit is more elliptical than Earth's, meaning it can sometimes be further away from Earth than Venus.

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