Concept:The solar system is centred on the Sun, with the planets moving in orbits around it.
Explanation:The eight major planets in order from the Sun are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
These eight planets form what is known as the solar system together with the Sun.
Pluto was formerly considered the ninth planet, but astronomers reclassified it as a dwarf planet in 2006.
This means the solar system officially has only
8 planets, not
9.
Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun, while Neptune is the farthest.
Thus, the correct description of the solar system is the Sun and
8 planets.
Answer:D. eight planets