Surface temperatures of the inner rocky planets


Planet	Minimum surface temperature °F (°C)	Maximum surface temperature (°F (°C)
Mercury	- 275 °F (- 170°C)	+ 840 °F (+ 449°C)
Venus	+ 870 °F (+ 465°C)	+ 870 °F (+ 465°C)
Earth	- 129 °F (- 89°C)	+ 136 °F (+ 58°C)
Moon	- 280 °F (- 173°C)	+ 260 °F (+ 127°C)
Mars	- 195 °F (- 125°C)	+ 70 °F (+ 20°C)

What are the minimum and maximum surface temperature of the inner rocky planets?

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