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Mercury By: Jared and Lily Slide 2 The planet Mercury gets its name from characters in ancient Greek tales. The planet Mercury gets its name from characters in ancient Greek tales. It is 36 million miles from the Sun, and 3,031 miles in diameter. It is 36 million miles from the Sun, and 3,031 miles in diameter. Slide 3 One day on planet Mercury is 59 days. One year on planet Mercury is 88 days. Mercury has zero moons. Slide 4 The planet Mercury is made up of rocks, dust, and craters. The planet Mercury is made up of rocks, dust, and craters. The average temperature on Mercury is 800F in the day and -300F @ night. The average temperature on Mercury is 800F in the day and -300F @ night. Slide 5 Interesting facts Some facts about Mercury is that Mercury is second smallest planet. In fact Earth is 3x bigger than Mercury. Mercury moves around the sun the fastest. Slide 6 Sources Enchantedlearning.com Cosmos4kids.com Ncwiseowl.org Planet books