MercuryBy Christopher & Travis

• The planet Mercury gets its name from after the Roman winging messenger.

• It is 36 miles from the sun and 3030 miles in diameter.

• One day on planet Mercury is 176 Earth days.

• One year on planet Mercury is about 88 Earth days.

• Mercury has no moons.

• The planet is made up of rocks and dust.

• The average surface temperature of Mercury is 755° F.

Fun Facts• It is half the size of the

Earth.• It is the fastest orbiting

planet.• Mercury is one of the

eight planets that orbits.• Mercury is so close to the

sun it is hard to see from Earth.

• Mercury is the smallest planet in the solar system.

Sources • Enchantedlearning.com• NCWiseOwl.org• Cosmos4kids.com• Planet Books