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  • Sun-Earth Distance: Understanding Astronomical Units & More
    The distance between the Sun and Earth is not constant because Earth's orbit is elliptical.

    Here are some ways to express the distance:

    * Average distance: 93 million miles (150 million kilometers)

    * Astronomical Unit (AU): 1 AU (this is defined as the average distance between the Sun and Earth)

    * Light-years: About 8.3 light-minutes (the time it takes light from the Sun to reach Earth)

    So, depending on where Earth is in its orbit, the distance can vary slightly.

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