The Celestial Hierarchy: Exploring

the Names of Inferior and

Superior Planets
Introduction
The Celestial Hierarchy classifies planets as
inferior or superior based on their position
relative to Earth. The inferior planets,
Mercury and Venus, orbit closer to the Sun
than Earth. The superior planets, Mars to
Neptune, orbit farther from the Sun than
Earth.
Inferior Planets
The two inferior planets, Mercury and
Venus, are always found near the Sun in
the sky. They are also known as the inner
planets. Their orbits lie within Earth's orbit,
and they never appear opposite the Sun in
the sky.
The superior planets, consisting of Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, are
located beyond Earth's orbit. They are also known as the outer planets. These
planets can appear opposite the Sun in the sky.
Conclusion

Understanding the Celestial Hierarchy

provides insight into the different
classifications of planets based on their
positions relative to Earth. This knowledge
enhances our comprehension of the
dynamics of the solar system and the
unique characteristics of each planet.