Get to Know Mercury
Mercury, the smallest planet in our solar system, is only slightly larger than Earth's Moon. It is the closest planet to the Sun at a distance of about 58 million kilometers (36 million miles).
Despite its proximity to the Sun, Mercury is not the hottest planet. That title belongs to Venus, owing to its dense atmosphere. 🌡️
Fun Facts about Mercury:
- A day on Mercury lasts 59 Earth days. 😲
- Mercury has almost no atmosphere, which means there's nothing to retain heat. This causes its temperature to fluctuate drastically.