The Solar System Is Not Like You Think It Is

The Earth is round, Mercury is the hottest planet, and the Sun is yellow. It would seem that these are all simple, undeniable facts known even to those with no real knowledge of astronomy. However, it’s time to think again. TIMESTAMPS Does the Moon have a dark side? 0:23 Is the temperature of Mercury higher than on other planets? 1:01 Is the Sun just a big ball of fire? 2:01 Is the Sun really yellow? 2:50 Would a human being explode in space without a space suit? 3:41 Is the Earth further from the Sun in winter than in summer? 4:48 Is the Earth perfectly spherical? 6:03 SUMMARY - The Sun shines and warms both the visible and invisible parts of the Moon. The truth is that the period the Moon takes to revolve on its axis coincides with the amount of time it takes to orbit the Earth. That’s why we only see one side of it. - Mercury is closest to the Sun; therefore, its surface temperature must be higher than all the other planets. However, the hottest planet in the Solar System is actually Venus, despite the