Salma Baig

"Beyond the Myths: Discovering the Real Face of Each Planet in our Solar System"

Mercury has a bit of a bad reputation for always being hot, but that's not entirely true. The planet lacks an atmosphere, so its temperature swings are quite extreme when it faces the sun. It can reach scorching temperatures of up to 800 degrees Fahrenheit, but when it's turned away, it drops to frigid minus 290 degrees. The reason for this is that Earth is fortunate to have a cozy atmosphere that regulates our temperatures. Mercury, on the other hand, lacks this luxury, and it's at the mercy of the sun's rays. Nevertheless, despite these challenges, Mercury is still worth exploring. Being close to the Sun, it offers an excellent opportunity to study how solar radiation affects planets, even though it's not exactly hospitable for life. There are still plenty of mysteries waiting to be unraveled.