Planet Profile Distance from Sun: 67,250,000 miles Diameter: 7,520 miles Average Temperature: 850 F Average Day: 243 Earth days Average Year: 225 Earth days Number of Moons: 0

Venus is the second closest planet to the sun. It was named for the Greek and Roman goddess of love and beauty. Venus is brighter than any other planet or star. At times Venus is so bright it can be seen in the daylight.

The surface of Venus is very hot and very dry. It has the heaviest atmosphere of any planet. It is made up of carbon dioxide with small amounts of nitrogen and water vapor. Due to these conditions life on Venus is not possible due to high temperatures and lack of oxygen.

 

FUN FACT

Venus is the closest planet to Earth.