Why is Venus so hot? ⁣ The planet’s thick CO2-filled atmosphere is great at trapping heat. This creates a runaway greenhouse effect that makes Venus roughly 700°F (389°C) hotter than it would be otherwise. NASAJPL’s Dr. Amy Hofmann provides all the sizzling details.⁣ ⁣ Producers: Scott Bednar, Jessica Wilde⁣ Editor: Daniel Salazar⁣ Credit: NASA⁣ ⁣ #NASA #SolarSystem #Venus #Hot #Planet #Space #AskAnExpert #FAQ⁣