![The light year is a measurement of distance. It is defined as the distance light travels in one year in vacuum. The speed of light in vacuum is 299792.458 kilometers per second. The light year is a measurement of distance. It is defined as the distance light travels in one year in vacuum. The speed of light in vacuum is 299792.458 kilometers per second.](https://homework.study.com/cimages/videopreview/videopreview-full/astronomical-units-light-years-definition-examples_165899.jpg)
The light year is a measurement of distance. It is defined as the distance light travels in one year in vacuum. The speed of light in vacuum is 299792.458 kilometers per second.
Earth Shaker - #AstroMeme How far is far? We often measure distances in space using astronomical units (AU) and light-years (ly) because of the superb distances. 1 Astronomical Unit (AU) - average
![A light year (ly) is a unit of distance defined as the distance light travels in one year. Numerically, 1 ly= 9 500 000 000 000 km. How many metres are in a light year? A light year (ly) is a unit of distance defined as the distance light travels in one year. Numerically, 1 ly= 9 500 000 000 000 km. How many metres are in a light year?](https://d10lpgp6xz60nq.cloudfront.net/question-thumbnail/en_645590290.png)