What is Mercury's temperature during daytime?
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The question is asking about the temperature of Mercury during the daytime. This can involve understanding the planet's atmosphere and its ability to retain heat.
Answer
800 degrees Fahrenheit (430 degrees Celsius)
The daytime temperature on Mercury can reach 800 degrees Fahrenheit (430 degrees Celsius).
Answer for screen readers
The daytime temperature on Mercury can reach 800 degrees Fahrenheit (430 degrees Celsius).
More Information
Mercury has no atmosphere to retain heat, resulting in extreme temperature fluctuations between day and night.
Sources
- Temperature on the Surface of Mercury - The Physics Factbook - hypertextbook.com
- How Hot is Mercury? The Temperature Changes Greatly - Space.com - space.com
- Temperatures Across Our Solar System - NASA Science - science.nasa.gov
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