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Which planet in our solar system has the longest day, taking about 243 Earth days to complete one rotation?
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Venus
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Venus rotates so slowly that a single day on Venus (one full rotation) takes about 243 Earth days — longer than its year, which is about 225 Earth days. It also rotates in the opposite direction of most planets.
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Sources: NASA