Venus

Size

Venus is the same size as Earth.

Distance from the Sun

Venus is the second closet planet to the Sun. It is 67 million miles from the Sun.

What are days like on Venus?

One day on Venus is equal to 243 Earth days because Venus spins backwards.

Surface of Venus

Venus has volcanic mountains. Venus has no rings.

How Many Moons does Venus Have?

Zero

Evidence of Life

No evidence of life has been found on Venus. The planet’s temperature is 900 degrees Fahrenheit. Scientists do believe water once existed on Venus.

Visits to Venus

The United States have had forty successful spacecraft explore Venus. Spacecraft have landed on Venus.

Fun Facts

· Venus is the second brightest object in the sky after the Moon.

· Venus rotates in the opposite direction of the other planets

· Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system

· Venus is the closest planet to Earth