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FACTS ABOUT VENUS


FACTS ABOUT VENUS It is the second closest planet to the Sun and is the brightest object in the night sky after the Moon. Venus is the only planet that rotates clockwise. Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system. Venus is sometimes called Earth's 'sister planet' because of their similar size, mass, density, composition and gravity. Venus is covered with thick clouds of sulphuric acid, which is why it is permanently hidden from view. The surface temperature on Venus is about 462ºC. Venus is one of only two planets in the solar system (the other being Mercury) that has no moon. Venus is unique in our solar system because it is the only planet that rotates in the opposite direction to the rotation of the Sun. Venus is the only planet in our solar system that is not named after a Roman god or goddess. It is named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty. The day on Venus (the time it takes for one rotation on its axis) is longer than the year on Venus (the time it takes to orbit the Sun). One day on Venus is the equivalent of 243 Earth days, while one year on Venus is the equivalent of 225 Earth days. Venus is the only planet in the solar system where a day is longer than a year. Venus is the second brightest object in the night sky after the Moon. Venus is the only planet in the solar system that is not named after a Roman god or goddess. It is named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty. The surface of Venus is covered with craters, mountains and valleys. The atmosphere of Venus is made up of carbon dioxide, nitrogen and sulphur dioxide. Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system with an average surface temperature of 462ºC. Venus has a very thick atmosphere which is made up of carbon dioxide and sulphuric acid. The atmospheric pressure on Venus is 90 times that of Earth's. Venus is often referred to as Earth's 'sister planet' because of their similar size, mass, density, composition and gravity. Venus is the only planet in the solar system where a day is longer than a year. Venus is the brightest planet in the solar system.  

Venus is the only planet in the solar system that rotates clockwise. 

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