Mercury: The Craters and Proximity to the Sun Explained

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Mercury: The Craters and Proximity to the Sun Explained

The planet closer to the Sun that has craters is Mercury.

Here's why:

* Closest to the Sun: Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun.

* Craters: Mercury has a heavily cratered surface due to its lack of atmosphere and its exposure to asteroids and other space debris.

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