For units in astronomy, see astronomical system of units. The astronomical unit (symbol au, AU or ua) is a unit of length, roughly the distance from the Earth to the Sun. However, that distance varies as the Earth orbits the Sun, from a maximum (aphelion) to a minimum (perihelion) and back again once a year.
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Senescence can be traced back to Latin senex, meaning old. Can you guess which other English words come from senex? Senile might come to mind, as well as senior. But another one might surprise you: senate.