Which planet completes its a rotation in 59-60 earth days?

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2026-07-24 04:50

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Mercury completes its rotation on its axis in about 59 Earth days. Despite its slow rotation, it has a unique orbital pattern due to its elliptical orbit, resulting in a day-night cycle that is significantly longer than its year, which lasts about 88 Earth days. This means that a single day on Mercury (from one sunrise to the next) actually takes about 176 Earth days.

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