The average distance is about 150 million kilometers (149.6) or 93 million miles (92.9). This is defined as 1 astronomical unit, or AU, and is equal to about 8.2 light-minutes, as light from the Sun takes about 8 minutes to reach Earth.
The definition of a scourge is someone or something that causes a lot of trouble, problems or suffering. An example of a scourge is famine or the outbreak of a disease. YourDictionary definition and usage example.
1. quarry-a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence; he fell prey to muggers; everyone was fair game; the target of a manhunt. fair game, prey, target. victim-an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance.