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The closest planet to the sun, Mercury is a rocky world with a surface covered in craters. Its day is twice as long as its year, and temperatures on the surface can reach up to 800 degrees Fahrenheit!

Venus is the second planet from the sun and is often referred to as Earth's twin. It has a thick atmosphere that traps heat, making it the hottest planet in the solar system. Its thick clouds also make it the brightest planet in the night sky.

Jupiter is the fifth planet from the sun and the largest in our solar system. Its swirling clouds are made up of ammonia crystals and its iconic Great Red Spot is a giant storm that has been raging for hundreds of years. Its four largest moons, Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto, are also visible from Earth.

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