Venus The planet Venus experiences sulfuric acid rain, but due to the planet's heat, it evaporates before reaching the surface. (more) Does It Rain on Other Planets? Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/science/Does-It-Rain-on-Other-Planets Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written and fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Mar 4, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot Unlike Earth, where water falls as rain, other planets in our solar system experience vastly different precipitation. On Venus, the atmosphere is thick with carbon dioxide, and the clouds are composed of sulfuric acid. This means that instead of water, Venus experiences sulfuric acid rain. However, this acid rain does not reach the surface because the planet’s extreme heat causes it to evaporate before it can hit the ground. So, while it technically rains on Venus, the rain never actually touches the surface of the planet. Mars, on the other hand, has a very thin atmosphere, mostly made up of ...(100 of 175 words)

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