Zuhrah

Zuhrah is a small, rocky planet located between Venus and Mars in the Solar System. It is the fourth planet from the Sun and is often referred to as the "Red Planet" due to its reddish appearance, which is caused by iron oxide prevalent on its surface. Zuhrah is named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty, but it is also known by its Arabic name, Al-Harithah, which means "the brilliant one."

Zuhrah has a diameter of approximately 6,779 kilometers, making it about half the size of Earth. Its surface is characterized by vast canyons, volcanoes, and impact craters. The most famous feature on Zuhrah is Olympus Mons, the largest volcano in the Solar System, which stands at about 21.9 kilometers high. Another notable feature is Valles Marineris, a system of canyons that stretches over 4,000 kilometers long and up to 7 kilometers deep.

The planet's thin atmosphere is composed primarily of carbon dioxide, with traces of nitrogen and argon. Zuhrah experiences extreme temperature variations, with surface temperatures ranging from -125 degrees Celsius to 20 degrees Celsius. Its day is about 24.6 Earth hours long, and it takes approximately 687 Earth days for Zuhrah to orbit the Sun.

Zuhrah has been the subject of numerous scientific studies and missions, including the Mariner, Viking, and Mars Exploration Rover programs. These missions have provided valuable data about the planet's geology, climate, and potential for past or present life. Despite its harsh conditions, Zuhrah remains a fascinating object of study for astronomers and planetary scientists.