Venus, Earth's fascinating neighboring planet, is often called our 'sister planet.' Despite its extreme surface temperatures, dense sulfuric acid clouds, and...
Venus is similar to Earth in size, mass, and bulk composition, leading to its nickname as Earth's 'sister planet' or 'twin.'
Venus experiences a runaway greenhouse effect due to its dense atmosphere, primarily composed of carbon dioxide, which traps heat and results in surface temperatures hot enough to melt lead.
No, Venus does not have any natural moons or planetary rings. It is one of only two planets in our solar system (the other being Mercury) without a moon.
A single day on Venus (one rotation) is longer than its year (one orbit around the Sun). A Venusian day lasts about 243 Earth days, while its year is approximately 225 Earth days.