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Why is Venus hotter than Mercury, when Mercury is closer to the sun?

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Despite being farther from the sun, Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system, and the reason has little to do with proximity to a star.

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Why is Venus hotter than Mercury, when Mercury is closer to the sun?

Despite being farther from the sun, Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system, and the reason has little to do with proximity to a star.

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Which Planet Is the Hottest in the Solar System: the Answer May Surprise

Although Mercury is located closest to the Sun, it is not the hottest planet. Scientists have explained why this happened.

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Live Science broke the news in New York, United States on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
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