What is the planet Mercury like?
Question asked by: knowitall
Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun in our solar system.
This means that, unsurprisingly, it is both very hot when in view of the sun and also zapped by much radiation that would make life on the planet surely not possible!
It is not the smallest planet due to the discovery of Pluto, but is still very small.
It also orbits very quickly and the name Mercury pays homage to this fact.
We don't know an awful lot about the planet and it is hard to study, though the ball of rock is fried by the sun and is very hot during its day and freezing cold during its night time.
By: Unknown
Average rating for this answer is 2.5 / 5
Rate Answer
Comment or provide your answer to this question
No comments have been added to this question "What is the planet Mercury like?".
No comments have been added to this question "What is the planet Mercury like?".
Ask a New Question
Find out more about Astronomy
Find out more about Astronomy
Astronomy Questions and Answers
planets and astronomy Questions and Answers
Next question: What is Venus like?
Become a Member! It's Free >>>
Share on Facebook: 
On Twitter:
Tweet this!
Question Keywords
mercury planet
More Questions:Who Was The Last Person To Discover A Planet?
What Are The Names Of Mars' Moons?
What Created The Moon?
How Hot Is The Mantle Of Venus?
How Big Is Our Planet Earth