Venus is which planet from the Sun?

Venus is the second planet from the Sun. It lies between Mercury, the innermost planet, and Earth, which is third in the Solar System’s usual numbering outward from the Sun.

Venus is a terrestrial planet, meaning it has a rocky surface rather than being a gas giant. Although Venus is slightly smaller than Earth, it has a thick carbon-dioxide atmosphere and clouds of sulfuric acid. Its proximity and bright cloud cover make it one of the brightest objects in Earth’s night sky.

A common mix-up is confusing distance from the Sun with temperature. Mercury is closer to the Sun, but Venus is generally the hottest planet because its dense atmosphere produces an extreme greenhouse effect. Venus is also sometimes called Earth’s “sister planet” because of its similar size and rocky composition, not because its surface conditions are alike.