Venus Facts for Kids

The video presents five fascinating facts about Venus. Despite being further from the Sun, Venus is hotter than Mercury due to its carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere. Venus is easily visible from Earth and is the second brightest object in the sky after the Moon, thanks to its reflective sulphuric acid clouds. The planet has long days, taking 243 Earth days to rotate once, but its year is shorter, lasting only 224 Earth days. Lastly, Venus spins in the opposite direction because it was likely hit by another celestial body, causing it to be upside down.

How long does it take Venus to complete one rotation and one orbit around the Sun?

What unusual characteristic does Venus have regarding its rotation?