Which of the following planets have the longest day?
Correct answer: A. Venus
- A. Venus
- B. Mercury
- C. Earth
- D. Jupiter
Explanation
Venus has the longest rotational day of the planets, taking about 243 Earth days to rotate once on its axis. Its rotation is also retrograde, meaning it spins opposite to most planets.
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