7 Interesting Facts About Venus
Our solar system is a very small part of the galaxy, the milky way, and the milky way is one of many existing galaxies in the universe. Every planet in our solar system possesses multiple characteristics and is different from the other planets. But Venus is far more different from other planets and holds the attributes that are unique to distinct. TheTopFacts brings you some of the Interesting Facts about planet Venus.
1. A day on Venus is longer than a year
One day on Venus is longer than its year. It takes 243 Earth days to rotate once, the longest rotation of any planet in the Solar System. Whereas, it takes Venus 225 Earth days to make a complete orbit around.
2. Unlike the other planets in our solar system, Venus spins clockwise on its axis.
Venus spins in the reserve direction from most other planets, including Earth. It spins on its axis from east to west.
3. Venus is named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty
Venus is named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty. It is the sole planet named after a female.
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4. Venus is Earth’s twin
It is similar to Earth in size and mass and is popular as Earth’s twin.
5. The Brightest Planet; Venus is the second brightest object in the sky after the Moon.
Venus is the second brightest object in the sky, after the moon.
6. Venus is Hotter than Mercury
Despite the fact, Mercury is the closest planet to the sun, Venus is much hotter than Mercury because of the greenhouse effect. It is the hottest planet in our solar system due to the thick atmospheric layer of CO2.
7. The closest planet; Venus is the closest planet to the Earth.
At about 46.705 million kilometers, Venus is the closest planet to Earth. Light takes about 2 minutes 34 seconds from Venus to Earth.
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