Ice giant

Uranus

A blue-green giant whose rotation axis lies close to the plane of its orbit.

Mean orbital distance (AU)

19.191

Mean diameter (km)

50724

Orbital period (Earth days)

30688.5

Planet class

Ice giant

Understanding this entry

Methane absorbs red light and contributes to its colour.

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