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  • Planetary Temperatures: A Guide to Surface Conditions in Our Solar System
    Here are the mean surface temperatures of the planets in our solar system:

    Inner Planets:

    * Mercury: 167°C (333°F) during the day, -173°C (-279°F) at night. This huge variation is because Mercury has no atmosphere to regulate its temperature.

    * Venus: 464°C (867°F). Venus has a dense atmosphere of carbon dioxide, creating a runaway greenhouse effect that traps heat.

    * Earth: 15°C (59°F). Earth's atmosphere and oceans help regulate temperature.

    * Mars: -63°C (-81°F). Mars' thin atmosphere allows for extreme temperature swings between day and night.

    Outer Planets:

    * Jupiter: -145°C (-234°F). Jupiter is a gas giant with no solid surface, so its temperature is measured in the upper atmosphere.

    * Saturn: -178°C (-288°F). Another gas giant with a similar temperature profile to Jupiter.

    * Uranus: -224°C (-371°F). Uranus is tilted on its side, causing extreme seasonal variations.

    * Neptune: -214°C (-353°F). Neptune's atmospheric temperature is similar to Uranus, but its core is significantly hotter.

    Note:

    * These temperatures are averages and can vary greatly depending on location and time of day.

    * The dwarf planet Pluto has an average temperature of -229°C (-379°F).

    Let me know if you want more details about any particular planet!

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