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Because Mercury has a very thin atmosphere, there is little heat transport. During the 88 days that one side is facing away from the Sun, the temperature can drop as low as -184 °C (-300 °F). Near the poles, there are perpetually cold spots in deep craters where sunlight never reaches.

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