Venus
Earth’s ‘twin’ in size, but not in weather. Venus is wrapped in thick clouds and is the hottest planet of all.
Imagine standing here: the sky and temperatures would be very different from Earth!
Scientists learn about Venus using telescopes and space probes.
Every planet is special — compare the quick facts to see how Venus stands out.
| Type | Rocky planet |
|---|---|
| Distance from Sun | ~108 million km |
| Day length | ~243 Earth days (very slow!) |
| Year length | ~225 Earth days |
| Fun fact | Hottest planet because of thick clouds that trap heat. |
Try this!
Grab a basketball for the Sun and small beads for the planets. Place them in a line to build a scale model of the Solar System. Notice how far apart the outer planets are!