This clever Flash-based Solar System Scope website is probably the only time you can safely say "grab Uranus and wiggle it around" in polite company. Take a look and tell me isn't that the geekiest bit of fun you've had in a while? Link - via metafilter
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Not true size. You can set true size and distances in settings.
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Something's not right here. The moon passes through part of mars....
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It's only meant for casual use, but it's not bad. If you really enjoy exploring space, try Celestia: http://www.shatters.net/celestia/
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