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Which is the hottest planet?

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Quick Answer

Venus is the hottest planet, with surface temperatures around 465 degrees Celsius β€” hot enough to melt lead.

The Full Story

Although Mercury is closer to the Sun, Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system, with a scorching surface temperature of about 465 degrees Celsius. The reason is its thick atmosphere of carbon dioxide, which traps heat in a runaway greenhouse effect. This dense atmosphere also creates crushing surface pressure, about 90 times that of Earth. Venus is sometimes called Earth twin for its similar size, but its hellish conditions make it utterly hostile to life.

Key Facts

1.Venus surface is about 465 degrees Celsius
2.A runaway greenhouse effect traps the heat
3.Its surface pressure is about 90 times Earth

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