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Mercury

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Mercury
By Erin Horner 		  
1     Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar system. This rocky planet looks a lot like our moon. It has a lot of craters. If you were to visit Mercury during the day, you would need a lot of sunscreen! Mercury is the closest planet to the sun. This means that it is really hot. During the day it can be 840 degrees Fahrenheit! At night, though, you'd need a lot of blankets! Overnight, it can be .....
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