💡  Have you ever wondered why the planets in our solar system bear such distinctive names? From swift Mercury to majestic Jupiter, these names reflect ancient traditions that connect cultural understanding with the science of the skies. A Legacy from Antiquity Long before telescopes, civilizations observed bright “wandering stars” moving against the fixed constellations. The Babylonians, and later the Greeks, linked these celestial wanderers with their deities. When the Romans adopted Greek astronomy, they renamed the planets after their own gods. This Greco‑Roman influence shaped planetary naming through historical traditions that continue to resonate today. The Rocky Worlds (Terrestrial Planets) ⚪ Mercury: Named after the Roman messenger god, known for speed. Its rapid orbit around the Sun reflects this association. 🌕 Venus: Named after the goddess of love and beauty. Venus shines as the brightest planet in the night sky. 🌍 Earth: Unlike the others, Earth’s name is rooted n...