Which Is The Brightest Planet?

By Jasreet Kaur24, Mar 2025 04:00 PMjagranjosh.com

Do you know?

Venus is the brightest planet. It looks like a big, shiny star in the sky. Tap to read in detail.

Position in the Solar System

Venus is the second planet from the Sun. It takes 225 Earth days to orbit the Sun.

Brightness and Reflective Clouds

Venus shines brightly due to its thick clouds. These clouds are made of sulfuric acid.

Nicknames

Evening Star & Morning Star: Venus is called the 'Evening Star' or 'Morning Star.' It appears brightest at dawn and dusk.

Atmosphere and Greenhouse Effect

Venus has a dense atmosphere of carbon dioxide. It traps heat and creates a strong greenhouse effect.

Extreme Surface Temperatures

Venus is extremely hot. Its surface temperature can reach 475°C (900°F).

Unique Rotation

Venus rotates in the opposite direction of most planets. A day on Venus is longer than a year on Venus.

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