Mercury's Extremes: The Planet of Fire, Ice, and 59-Day Nights

In our first stop among the terrestrial planets, we unlock the secrets of the Solar System's innermost and swiftest world.

Join Dr. Hakeem Ali-Bocas Alexander on a journey to Mercury, a world of breathtaking contradictions and cosmic records.

•Discover how a single day on Mercury lasts longer than its year, and what that means for a future explorer standing on its surface.

•Feel the incredible temperature swing from 800°F scorching days to -300°F frozen nights, and learn why it’s not our system's hottest planet.

•Understand the critical differences between the four rocky worlds and why their divergent fates are key to understanding our own planet.

•Get a preview of the gas and ice giants, and how small bodies like asteroids and comets serve as both scientific treasure troves and potential interplanetary gas stations for future missions.

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