Mercury: Scorched by Day, Frozen by Night
Mercury: Scorched by Day, Frozen by Night Mercury, the smallest and swiftest planet in our solar system, lives up to its namesake, the Roman messenger god, by zipping around the Sun at breakneck speed. However, unlike the god known for swift travel and communication, this tiny world is a place of extremes – scorching hot days and bone-chilling nights. A Fiery Furnace Mercury holds the dubious honor of being the closest planet to the Sun. At a scorching 430°C (800°F) during the day, the surface
