By Sakshi Sah
Published Mar 07, 2025

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6 amazing NASA facts about Mercury you might not know

Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar system, only slightly larger than Earth’s Moon.

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Mercury is the planet nearest to the Sun, making it a world of extreme temperatures.

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From Mercury’s surface, the Sun looks over three times bigger than it does from Earth.

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Mercury’s daytime temperature can soar up to 430°C (800°F) due to its closeness to the Sun.

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Without an atmosphere to trap heat, Mercury’s night temperatures drop to -180°C (-290°F).

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Despite being near the Sun, Mercury is not the hottest planet.

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Mercury completes its orbit around the Sun in just 88 Earth days, the fastest of all planets.

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Mercury is appropriately named for the swiftest of the ancient Roman gods.

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