2. Facts About Venus
Venus is the 2nd planet
from the sun
Similar in size to earth
Atmosphere made of
thick carbon dioxide
Venus has no moons
A year is 224.7 earth days
A day is 243 earth days
3. Venus
Named after roman
goddess of love
7,521 miles in diameter
Can be seen at dawn or
dusk
6th largest planet
The hottest planet
Known as the morning
star
Always faces Earth
4. Venus
Venus rotates clockwise
Average temperature is
480 – 870 degrees F
You weigh 9 pounds less on
Venus!
Venus is the brightest
planet
Venus has no seasons
Venus has lightning
Known since prehistoric
times