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Because of the strange way it spins, nights on some parts of Uranus can last for more than 40 years. The planet's most extraordinary feature is the tilt of its rotational axis, which is almost perpendicular to the plane of the ecliptic, which means that it alternately has its north pole and its south pole turned towards the sun.
All the planets in the solar system have an axis of rotation that is roughly parallel to their axis of orbit, except for Uranus. Uranus' axis of rotation is perpendicular to its orbital axis--it's "sideways."
Uranus has an unique feature that makes it different form the other planets. Uranus is tilted to 90 degrees and rotates on its side.
uranus is tilted almost 90 degrees on its axis so it rotates sideways
Uranus is tilted 98o to the ecliptic.
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How is Uranus the same or different to other planets?
it has a sun a moon it is sideways
How Uranus' axis of rotation differs from those of other planets?
Uranus' axis of rotation is different in that it rotates at close to a 90 degree angle. This makes it rotate nearly parallel to the plane of the Solar System.
What characteristics distinguishes Uranus from the other giant planets?
Uranus is tilted on it's side other than the other planets.
Which feature distinguishes Uranus from other planets?
It rotates in opposite (retrograde) direction from other planets
Uranus is different from most other planets because it?
Uranus is different from most other planets because it rotates on its side, giving it unique seasons and a distinct appearance. Additionally, Uranus has a very cold temperature due to its distance from the Sun, and it is made mostly of gases like hydrogen, helium, and methane.
How is Uranus the same or different to other planets?
it has a sun a moon it is sideways
How Uranus' axis of rotation differs from those of other planets?
Uranus' axis of rotation is different in that it rotates at close to a 90 degree angle. This makes it rotate nearly parallel to the plane of the Solar System.
What characteristics distinguishes Uranus from the other giant planets?
Uranus is tilted on it's side other than the other planets.
What three planets orbit the sun in a different way than all the other planets?
Mercury, Venus, and Uranus orbit the Sun in a different way than the other planets. Mercury and Venus have no moons, and Uranus is tilted on its side, causing its polar regions to point towards the Sun at times.
How is Uranus different from all the other planets?
It rotates on its axis at a 90 degree angle to the sun.
Does Uranus spin the wrong way?
Yes it does. "Wrong ???' Try different from most of the other planets.
What is the only planet that rotates a different direction than the other planets?
Actually there are two, Venus and Uranus.
What other planets are outer planets?
the outer planets are - jupiter - saturn - uranus - neptune
What other planets does Neptune resemble?
URANUS
How is uranus different than the other planets?
It orbits the sun on its side and so appears to be rolling along its orbit.
Which feature distinguishes Uranus from other planets?
It rotates in opposite (retrograde) direction from other planets
Uranus is different from most other planets because it?
Uranus is different from most other planets because it rotates on its side, giving it unique seasons and a distinct appearance. Additionally, Uranus has a very cold temperature due to its distance from the Sun, and it is made mostly of gases like hydrogen, helium, and methane.
