The Extreme Planet
Second from the Sun, Venus is a hostile masterpiece of runaway greenhouse effects and crushing atmospheric pressure.
Surface Temp
465°C
Day Length
243 Earth Days
Moons
0
Order from Sun
2nd
Toxic Atmosphere
Venus is wrapped in a thick, toxic layer of clouds heavily laden with sulfuric acid. This creates a runaway greenhouse effect, trapping heat and making it the hottest planet in our solar system—even hotter than Mercury.
Backward Rotation
Venus rotates on its axis backwards compared to most other planets. This means the Sun rises in the west and sets in the east. Furthermore, its rotation is incredibly slow; a single day on Venus lasts longer than its entire year.