Planet

From metal-melting surface temperatures to sideways magnetic fields, the planets in our cosmic neighborhood are anything but boring. This guide breaks them down by their distinct groups. 🪨 The Rocky Realm (Terrestrial Planets)

: Earth's toxic twin. It is blanketed by a thick, heavy atmosphere of carbon dioxide that traps heat like a runaway greenhouse. This makes it the hottest planet in the solar system at a steady 900°F (475°C)—hot enough to melt lead. planet

These are the four planets closest to the Sun. They are made of rock and metal and have solid surfaces you could actually walk on. It is blanketed by a thick, heavy atmosphere

: The ultimate land of extremes. Because it has virtually no atmosphere to trap heat, daytime temperatures soar to a blistering 840°F (450°C), while nights plummet to a frozen -275°F (-170°C). They are made of rock and metal and