So, Venus has the longest day of any planet in our solar system. It completes one rotation every 243 Earth days. Its day lasts longer than its orbit. It orbits the Sun every 224.65 Earth days, so a day is nearly 20 Earth days longer than its year
So, in September we celebrate the Autumnal Equinox, and we call the season that it ushers in ‘Fall’ or ‘Autumn’. So, now the Vernal Equinox is just days away, and we call the season that it ushers in, ‘Spring’. So why don’t we also call it Vern? Hey, Vern is here, longer days, temps are rising, sun is shining, flowers blooming, sure do like Vern. Can’t wait for Vern. Vern’s a great time of the year. See? Real easy.
Varnes about 7 years ago
I need an explanation on the first panel….But I will stick around….
Varnes about 7 years ago
Do people still use ice packs? I’m thinking about getting one.
The Pro from Dover about 7 years ago
Janis looks great in her LBD! Wake up Arlo!
DangerBunny about 7 years ago
Paging Phil Plait. Paging Phil Plait. Call from Dr Tyson on line 2.
StoicLion1973 about 7 years ago
I see Arlo is learning from Dr. Mel of “Brewster Rockit”.
Tyge about 7 years ago
The moon’s day is 27 Earth days. See STROD, above.
Tyge about 7 years ago
Daylight savings time has set Arlo off for sure! He’s gone positively Vernal on us.
TossedSaladCartoon about 7 years ago
Someone must have just bought a telescope and started Googling Solar System facts.
Joliet Jake about 7 years ago
Things are going to get weirder? So tomorrow is Arlo going to talk about the eccentric orbits of Mercury and Pluto?
ARLOS DAD about 7 years ago
The dawn of astronomical facts….
RI Red Hen about 7 years ago
Did his cellphone melt?
oakie817 about 7 years ago
So, Venus has the longest day of any planet in our solar system. It completes one rotation every 243 Earth days. Its day lasts longer than its orbit. It orbits the Sun every 224.65 Earth days, so a day is nearly 20 Earth days longer than its year
Tyge about 7 years ago
I wonder if Jimmy J ever marvels at the comments section???
mhlon Premium Member about 7 years ago
So, in September we celebrate the Autumnal Equinox, and we call the season that it ushers in ‘Fall’ or ‘Autumn’. So, now the Vernal Equinox is just days away, and we call the season that it ushers in, ‘Spring’. So why don’t we also call it Vern? Hey, Vern is here, longer days, temps are rising, sun is shining, flowers blooming, sure do like Vern. Can’t wait for Vern. Vern’s a great time of the year. See? Real easy.