Results for: Retrogradation
In Planetary Science

What is a retrograde motion?

Rotation that is opposite to the common rotation of most objects inthe solar system. Most of the planets rotate counter-clockwise, while Venus andUranus rotate in a retrograde… (MORE)
In Music

Is Neptune retrograde?

No. All the planets in our solar system are prograde. At times it can appear retrograde when viewed from earth as an affect of our relative speed during certain times of our o… (MORE)
In Space Travel and Exploration

What is a retrograde orbit?

Retrograde orbit is when an an object, like a satellite, goes around another object, like a planet, in the direction opposite the second object's rotation. For example, Neptu… (MORE)
In Chemistry

What are retrograde neurotransmitters?

Retrograde neurotransmitters are released from dendrites and alter the activity of neighbouring cells. This process is the opposite of typical neurotransmitters, which are rel… (MORE)
In Astronomy

What is retrograde rotation?

Retrograde motion is where a body is moving in the direction opposite to the movement of something else. Not to be confused with apparent retrograde motion. [See related link]… (MORE)
In Astrology

What is retrograde spin?

In astronomy retrograde is essentially a fancy astronomicalway of saying backward/ opposite rotational spin. A body is said tohave retrograde motion when it rotates in a dire… (MORE)
In Planet Jupiter

When does Jupiter retrograde?

A retrograde motion of an OUTER planet happens when Earths orbitcatches up with and overtakes the planet as Earth orbits the Sun.For Jupiter it is observed to be in retrograde… (MORE)