We all know a year is much larger than the day. On earth a day last for just 23 hours 56 minutes and 4 seconds while a year last for 356 days. But what if I say that there is a planet whose length of day is more than its year. Can you guess ?
Venus is the second planet from the Sun which is also known as the Morning Star. Venus has the longest rotational period and rotate very slowly on its axis. It also rotate in the opposite direction as compared to other planets. Scientist believes that the slow rotation and opposite rotation are due collision of planet with venus. Scientist believes that the slow and opposite rotation of venus are due to collision of some planet with venus.
A day on venus last for 253 earth days while a year on venus last for 224.7 days of earth making day longer than the year. Think if you have 5832 hours in day what will you do ? It is the only planet in our Solar System which has longer day length than the year. It also doesn't have any natural satellites but still rotates very slowly. A year on venus last for 5392.8 hours while a day last for 5832 hours.
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