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How many planets rotate in the opposite direction of the others?
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Relative to the orbital plane, only two major planets appear to rotate (spin) in a clockwise direction,
Venus and Uranus.
Of these two, only Venus has lost its what is assumed to be its original counter-clockwise rotation. Uranus only appears to rotate clockwise, as observed from above the orbital plane, because its North Pole was somehow knocked over by 98° to technically become its South Pole.
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Do all planets rotate from left to right?
No, not all planets rotate from left to right. The direction of rotation varies among the planets in our solar system. For example, Venus rotates from right to left, opposite to the majority of the planets.
What planet rotates in the opposite direction from other planets and moons?
Venus is the obviousexample, butUranus does this too. (Also some moons rotate in unusual directions.)
What planets orbits around the sun in backward direction from east to west?
All the planets in our solar system orbit around the Sun in the same direction.However, there are two planets that rotate on their axis "backwards" compared with the others. They are Uranus and Venus.
What do Venus and Uranus do that no other planets do?
Venus rotates on its axis in the opposite direction to most other planets, a phenomenon known as retrograde rotation. Uranus rotates on its side, with its axis tilted at almost a right angle to its orbital plane, causing extreme seasonal variations.
Which planets in your solar system rotate on their axis?
All of the planets in our solar system rotate on their axis. This means they spin around once as they orbit the Sun. The direction and speed of rotation vary for each planet.
Does Venus rotate in a direction opposite to all other planets?
yes it does
What three planets rotate in opposite directions of the others?
Venus, Uranus, Pluto
What planets rotate?
All planets in our solar system rotate on their axes. Mercury has the slowest rotation while Venus rotates in the opposite direction to its orbit, making it the only planet to have retrograde rotation.
How does Venus rotate on its axis?
It has a retrograde spin, spinning in the opposite direction to most other planets.
What is so special about Venus Rotation and Revolution?
It rotates in the opposite direction the other planets rotate.
Do all planets rotate from left to right?
No, not all planets rotate from left to right. The direction of rotation varies among the planets in our solar system. For example, Venus rotates from right to left, opposite to the majority of the planets.
What is the planet that rotates by retrograde motion?
Actually, 3 planets rotate in a retrograde motion, which, by the way, means that they rotate East to West, or in a counterclockwise motion. Most planets rotate in a clockwise direction, or West to East. The three planets that rotate in a retrograde motion are Venus, Uranus and Pluto.venus
What fraction of the moons of the planets orbit in the same direction that their planets rotate?
Approximately 75% of the moons in our solar system orbit in the same direction that their planets rotate. This is known as prograde motion. Moons that orbit in the opposite direction are called retrograde.
What two planets rotate retrograde to the sun?
Venus and Uranus are the two planets that rotate in a retrograde motion compared to their orbits around the Sun. This means their rotation is in the opposite direction to most other planets in our solar system.
What two planets rotate differently?
Venus rotates in the opposite direction to most other planets, a phenomenon known as retrograde rotation. Uranus rotates on its side, with its axis almost parallel to its orbital plane, causing it to have extreme seasons.
Far above the earth's north pole the orbital motion of the planets is?
It is anticlockwise (or counterclockwise), moving in the direction opposite to the hands of an ordinary clock. Most planets and moons (earth and its moon included) rotate in this direction as well.
Do all comets rotate on their axis counterclockwise?
Not necessarily. Comets can rotate in either direction on their axis, some rotate counterclockwise while others rotate clockwise. The direction of rotation is determined by various factors such as the direction the comet formed or collisions it may have experienced.
