Venus – The Hottest Planet
Venus – The Hottest Planet

Fascinating Facts About Venus

Venus, often called Earth’s twin, is the second planet from the Sun and the hottest in the solar system. With a thick atmosphere of carbon dioxide, it experiences a runaway greenhouse effect, trapping heat and creating scorching surface temperatures. Venus rotates in the opposite direction of most planets, making its day longer than its year.

Diameter

 12,104 km across

Average Temperature

Average surface temperature of 464°C (867°F)

Thick Atmosphere

Composed mostly of carbon dioxide with clouds of sulfuric acid

Moons

Venus has no natural satellites

Rotation Period

One full rotation takes 243 Earth days

Orbit Around Sun

Takes 225 Earth days to orbit the Sun

Why Venus is Special

Venus stands out because of its thick, toxic atmosphere and extreme temperatures. Studying Venus helps scientists understand climate change and the effects of greenhouse gases.

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Venus’s Atmosphere & Climate

Venus’ thick atmosphere creates intense pressure, while its surface is covered with volcanoes, mountains, and vast plains.

Volcanic Terrain
Features thousands of volcanoes, some possibly still active
Sulfuric Acid Clouds
Thick clouds reflect sunlight, making Venus the brightest planet in the night sky
Crushing Pressure
Atmospheric pressure 92 times that of Earth, enough to crush a spacecraft

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