Venus - Rosenberg, David

What do you know about Venus? Venus is the second planet from the Sun. It was named for the Roman goddess of love. It is the brightest natural object in Earth's night sky. In addition, Venus is so bright that it can cast shadows. In daylight, you can also see Venus with the naked eye. So, you may already be familiar with Venus. But, if you're new to the world of space, here are some Venus Facts you might not know. It has several times as many volcanoes as Earth does. In fact, Venus has more than 1,000 known volcanic structures. While most of these have long been extinct, some scientists believe Venus is still volcanically active. Listed below are some other interesting facts about Venus. But don't be fooled by its beautiful surface. It's far from being as pretty as you'd imagine. So, get out there and explore these facts! In addition to its long year, Venus has a very slow rotation. It takes Venus 243 days to complete one trip around the Sun. Venus spins on its axis very slowly. It is the slowest planet in our solar system. Its speed is only 4.05 miles per hour, or 6.52 kilometers per second. By comparison, Earth spins at a rate of 1,040.4 miles per second. So, while Venus may be slow, we still have some fascinating facts about the planet.