Planets
Venus
Earth's twin and the hottest planet
About Venus
Venus is the second planet from the Sun and the hottest planet in our Solar System. It rotates backward compared to most planets.
Scientific Facts
Venus has a diameter of 12,104 km. It has a thick CO2 atmosphere creating a runaway greenhouse effect. Surface temperature reaches 465°C.
Interesting Facts
A day on Venus (243 Earth days) is longer than its year (225 Earth days). It rotates clockwise, opposite to most planets.
Fun Facts
Venus is the brightest planet visible from Earth. It has over 1,600 volcanoes.
Discovery
Known since prehistoric times.