<p>The average surface temperature on Venus is 462 °C. You would need a temperature above 800 °C before you would notice any light.</p>

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Here are some calculated radiation outputs of the surface <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B80IPeLPxBV3WnFCWWF6RTNuV28/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow">temperature of Venus</a>, <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B80IPeLPxBV3a094ZkxveTdqdG8/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow">a 1000 °C black body</a> and <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B80IPeLPxBV3VTk0UU5mZjc5dkk/edit?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow">the sun</a>.</p>

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2015-04-21T08:51:30.837Z
Old question I realize, but Venus' equator and Venus' north and south poles are the same temperature.   The planet traps heat efficiently enough that the temperature is consistent at any latitude and any season.
userLTK
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2014-06-23T17:24:08.023Z
I found this reference that shows it can be seen as low as 500 °C, which is still above (but very close to) your stated average of 462 °C on Venus.  Therefore at least on average, the surface probably still would not glow.  However, I wonder if there are still parts of Venus that would be this hot (e.g. possibly the equator)? http://hypertextbook.com/facts/2000/StephanieLum.shtml
Jonathan
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2014-04-26T16:23:54.570Z
2014-04-26T18:12:06.457Z
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<p>I was wondering, is the surface of Venus so hot that it would glow red in the dark (e.g. on the dark side of Venus)?  I am working on making a solar system simulator, and that would make for a great level if it is accurate.</p>

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Is the surface of Venus red hot?
Jonathan
# Is the surface of Venus red hot?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2014-04-26)

I was wondering, is the surface of Venus so hot that it would glow red in the dark (e.g. on the dark side of Venus)? I am working on making a solar system simulator, and that would make for a great level if it is accurate.

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### Answer by username_1 on 2014-04-26. Score: 4 | Accepted answer

The average surface temperature on Venus is 462 °C. You would need a temperature above 800 °C before you would notice any light.

Added:  
Here are some calculated radiation outputs of the surface [temperature of Venus](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B80IPeLPxBV3WnFCWWF6RTNuV28/edit?usp=sharing), [a 1000 °C black body](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B80IPeLPxBV3a094ZkxveTdqdG8/edit?usp=sharing) and [the sun](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B80IPeLPxBV3VTk0UU5mZjc5dkk/edit?usp=sharing).

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: I found this reference that shows it can be seen as low as 500 °C, which is still above (but very close to) your stated average of 462 °C on Venus.  Therefore at least on average, the surface probably still would not glow.  However, I wonder if there are still parts of Venus that would be this hot (e.g. possibly the equator)? http://hypertextbook.com/facts/2000/StephanieLum.shtml  
> **username_2**: Old question I realize, but Venus' equator and Venus' north and south poles are the same temperature.   The planet traps heat efficiently enough that the temperature is consistent at any latitude and any season.  

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