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The Earth rotates (spins) counter-clockwise as viewed from above the North Pole, which is also from above the ecliptic plane of the solar system. This is the arbitrary "up" and "down" convention that allows us to say which direction the Earth is spinning. Most other objects in the solar system spin and orbit counter-clockwise as well.
Depending on your location on the planet, the Earth's spin (west to east) could be seen as clockwise or counter-clockwise. In the Northern Hemisphere, looking south toward the equator, the Earth turns counter-clockwise. In the Southern Hemisphere, looking north toward the equator, the turn appears clockwise.
If you're looking from Polaris ("above" the North Pole) looking down on Earth, it's spin appears counter-clockwise. If you're looking from the direction of the Southern Cross ("below" the South Pole) looking up at Earth, then the spin would look clockwise.
From outside the solar system, the same conventions apply. From Aldeberan, Spica, Regulus or any of the other stars near the ecliptic it appears as if a point on the the left side of the Earth approaches, crosses in front (going from left to right) and goes behind the Earth at the right edge, which we define as west-to-east.
Experiment:Hang a ball from the ceiling by a thread, and set it spinning on its axis.Before it has time to unwind look at it from "above" (the string side) and below.
The ball will appear to be rotating in different directions due to the different angles of view.
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Which planets do not rotate counter-clockwise?
Venus and Uranus are the only planets that do not rotate counter-clockwise.
Which planets rotate counter clockwise?
Most planets spin counter-clockwise in our solar system, the same direction as they orbit (as seen looking down from above the Earth's north pole); the exceptions are Venus which spins clockwise (i.e., retrograde or "upside down"), and Uranus which rotates pretty much on its side (about 98 degrees to the plane of the ecliptic).
What is the rotational and revolutionary direction of the planets?
Planets in our solar system rotate counterclockwise on their axes, except for Venus and Uranus which rotate clockwise. All planets orbit the Sun counterclockwise when viewed from above the North Pole of the solar system, except for Venus and Uranus which orbit clockwise.
How does Jupiter rotate?
Jupiter rotates on its axis, completing one full rotation approximately every 9.9 hours. This rapid rotation causes the planet to have an oblate shape, bulging at the equator and flattening at the poles.
How many planets rotate clockwisegive the names?
There are two known planets in our solar system that rotate clockwise: Venus and Uranus. The rotation of these two planets is unique compared to the other planets in our solar system, which rotate counterclockwise.
Which planets do not rotate counter-clockwise?
Venus and Uranus are the only planets that do not rotate counter-clockwise.
Does mercury spin counter clockwise or clockwise?
Yes. All of the major planets except Venus rotate (spin) counterclockwise, west to east.
What planet revolves different from all other planets.It goes counter-clockwise?
Both Venus and Uranus have a retrograde axial spin, they rotate clockwise when viewed from above their north pole. All of the other planets rotate anticlockwise (counter clockwise).
Do planets rotate clockwise or counterclockwise?
They spin clockwise
Which planets rotate counter clockwise?
Most planets spin counter-clockwise in our solar system, the same direction as they orbit (as seen looking down from above the Earth's north pole); the exceptions are Venus which spins clockwise (i.e., retrograde or "upside down"), and Uranus which rotates pretty much on its side (about 98 degrees to the plane of the ecliptic).
What is the rotation of the planets in clockwise and counter clockwise?
Most planets in our solar system rotate counterclockwise when viewed from above their north poles. Venus and Uranus are exceptions as they rotate clockwise. This rotation direction is likely due to the way the planets formed from the spinning disk of gas and dust around the young Sun.
What planet rotates retrograde motion?
Both Venus and Uranus have a retrograde axial spin, they rotate clockwise when viewed from above their north pole. All of the other planets rotate anticlockwise (counter clockwise).
Which way does a typhoon rotate?
In the Northern Hemisphere, typhoons rotate counterclockwise. In the Southern Hemisphere, they rotate clockwise. This rotation is due to the Coriolis effect caused by the Earth's rotation.
Does the all planets rotate counter-clockwise on their axis?
It depends on your veiwpoint. The normal solar system model shows earth with its north pole pointing up and the south pole pointing down, with the celestrial poles in the same direction. If it is considered like this, then the planets orbit the sun in an anti-clockwise (or counter-clockwise as some would have it) direction when looking down from overhead.
What way does the moon rotate?
counter clockwise
Which direction does the moon rotate?
Counter clockwise
What is the rotational and revolutionary direction of the planets?
Planets in our solar system rotate counterclockwise on their axes, except for Venus and Uranus which rotate clockwise. All planets orbit the Sun counterclockwise when viewed from above the North Pole of the solar system, except for Venus and Uranus which orbit clockwise.
