♀️ Venus

About Venus

Venus is the second planet from the Sun and Earth's closest planetary neighbor. Often called Earth's "twin" due to similar size, but has extreme conditions.

🌟 Key Facts

• Type: Terrestrial planet
• Distance from Sun: 108.2 million km
• Diameter: 12,104 km (95% of Earth)
• Orbital Period: 225 Earth days
• Day Length: 243 Earth days (rotates backwards!)
• Surface Temperature: 462°C (hottest planet)
• Moons: 0

💡 Interesting Facts

• Hottest planet despite being second from the Sun
• Rotates in opposite direction to most planets
• Thick atmosphere is 96.5% carbon dioxide
• Atmospheric pressure is 90 times Earth's
• Brightest natural object in night sky after Moon
• Named after Roman goddess of love
• Has over 1,600 volcanoes