Uranus Facts: Distance, Size, Temperature & Moons

Planet #7 of 9 · ❄️ Ice-dominant (frozen volatiles)

An ice giant tipped almost completely on its side, rolling around the Sun like a ball instead of spinning upright.

How far is Uranus from Earth?

Uranus is 2.57 – 3.15 billion km from Earth. This is a range rather than a fixed number because both Earth and Uranus are constantly moving along their own orbits around the Sun, so the distance between them is always changing. Uranus orbits at an average distance of 19.18 AU (2.87 billion km) from the Sun, compared to Earth's 1 AU (149.6 million km).

Key facts about Uranus

Atmosphere

83% H2, 15% He, 2% methane

Discovery

Discovered 1781 by William Herschel — the first planet found with a telescope.

Did you know?

✨ Uranus's axial tilt is so extreme (98°) that its poles take turns facing the Sun for 42-year-long seasons.