️🪐 Hotter Than Mercury?

Despite being the second planet from the Sun, Venus is the hottest planet in our solar system.

Its thick atmosphere is composed primarily of carbon dioxide, with clouds of sulfuric acid that trap heat through an intense greenhouse effect. This causes surface temperatures to soar to an average of about 475°C (900°F), making it hotter than Mercury, which is closer to the Sun but lacks a substantial atmosphere to retain heat.

Venus’s extreme conditions, including its high pressure and scorching temperatures, make it a fascinating study for scientists exploring the impacts of atmospheric dynamics and greenhouse gases.