1. Weather On Other Planets
... 45% of the planet's surface. The temperature variations on Mercury are the most extreme in the solar system, ranging from 90-700K (Arnett). The lack of a substantial atmosphere accounts for the range of temperatures. The slow and eccentric orbit also contributes to the range. On the side of the planet closest to the Sun temperatures can reach up to 427*C (800*F). On the other side the temperature can go as low as -183*C (-300*F) ("The Planets"). There is ... no liquid on Mercury ... ...
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