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Astro Quiz: Strongest Winds?

Question #2 – Which two planets have the strongest winds?

Answer: Both Uranus and Neptune have extremely strong winds, but Neptune has the strongest winds in the solar system. Neptune’s winds have been measured at 1,500 MPH!  You’d have to hold on to more than your hat on this planet.

For more information about Uranus and Neptune, please read this article at Space.com


Uranus (left) and Neptune (right) as seen from Voyager 2. Photo credit: NASA

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