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  • Planets vs. Moons: Exploring Size Differences in Our Solar System
    No, there are no planets smaller than the Moon.

    * Planets are defined as celestial bodies that orbit a star, have enough mass to be rounded by their own gravity, and have cleared their neighborhood around their orbit.

    * The Moon is a natural satellite, orbiting the Earth.

    Even the smallest planet in our solar system, Mercury, is significantly larger than the Moon.

    Here's a comparison of sizes:

    * Mercury: Diameter of 4,880 km

    * Moon: Diameter of 3,474 km

    Therefore, all planets in our solar system, and in other solar systems as well, are much larger than our Moon.

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