35 Amazing and Interesting Scientific Facts About the Planet Venus

Venus is the second planet from the sun in our solar system. Here are some important, scientific and interesting facts about this planet.

1.) The planet was named for Venus, the Roman goddess of beauty – the equivalent of the Greek’s Aphrodite.

2.) Although Venus is second only in distance from the Sun, it is the hottest planet in the solar system

3.) Venus is the brightest object in the sky except for the Sun and the Moon.

4.) Venus is unique because it also lacks a magnetic field and a moon.

5.) The hellish surface of Venus has broiling temperatures that make rocks glow red.