Does Jupiter revolve counterclockwise

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 8/19/2019

Yes, assuming you are looking down at it from above its north pole.

Because clockwise and counterclockwise are dependent on where you're looking from, astronomers prefer the terms prograde and retrograde. Jupiter's revolution is prograde.

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∙ 14y ago

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Does Jupiter rotate and revolve clockwise or counterclockwise?

Jupiter rotates counterclockwise on its axis, like most other planets in our solar system. Its revolution around the Sun is also counterclockwise when viewed from above the Earth's northern hemisphere.

Does Jupiter revolve counterclockwise around the sun?

Viewed from the north, yes, viewed from the south, No. All the planets revolve counterclockwise as seen from the Sun's North Pole.

In what direction does Neptune revolve?

Counterclockwise

Does jupiter revolve around the sun?

Viewed from the north, yes, viewed from the south, No. All the planets revolve counterclockwise as seen from the Sun's North Pole.

Does Jupiter revolve?

Yes, it does.

Why do all of the planets revolve counterclockwise around the Sun?

Because of your face

Do some planets revolve clockwise but rotate counterclockwise?

yes,yes they do

What planet will be the last to revolve around the sun?

jupiter

What direction do the planets revolve around the sun?

From the perspective of looking downward at the plane of the ecliptic where North is up, the planets revolve counterclockwise.

In what direction does the giant red spot on Jupiter rotate?

it rotates in a counterclockwise direction....

How long does it take Jupiter to revolve?

11.9 Earth years

How long does Jupiter revolve in one day?

4,332 days