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15 facts you do not know about Venus
Venus is the brightest planet in our night sky, but what's the truth about this planet?
Check out the top fifteen fun facts about Venus!
Venus and Mercury are the only planets in our Solar System that do not have any moons orbiting them.
Venus is the only planet in our solar system to rotate clockwise!
After the Sun and Moon, Venus is the next brightest celestial body in our night sky.
There are more volcanoes on the surface of Venus, then on any other planet in our Solar System.
Venus can be bright enough in the night sky to cast a shadow!
A day on Venus would last for 243 Earth days, while a whole year on Venus would last 224.7 days - making a year on Venus shorter than a day!
Due to Venus's thick atmosphere, surface temperatures can reach a staggering 470 degrees Celsius!
The ancient Babylonians tracked Venus's path through the sky in records dating back to 1600 BC.
Venus is named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty.
Venus is the only planet to be named after a female.
Venus is often thought of as the twin sister of the Earth, as they both have similar size, mass, and density.
The surface of the planet is very dry due to the surface temperature.
Sometimes in history, Venus is known as "Lucifer".
The planet's atmosphere is mainly made up of Carbon Dioxide.
Maat Mons, the largest volcano Venus', stands at 5 miles high!
