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Uranus spin is different from all the other planets. Instead of spinning like a top, it spins like a wheel. Its north and south poles stick out to the side. Scientists think Uranus spins this way because a long time ago a large object collided with Uranus and knocked it over.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe definition of a day is one rotation about the axis. Therefore Uranus turns once on its axis in a Uranian day.
The rotational period of Uranus in Earth time is about 17.25 hours, so in an Earth Day, it rotates 1.4 times.
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∙ 12y agoOne complete spin takes 17 hours and 14 minutes (Earth time)
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Which gas giant planet has the longest rotation?
Uranus. 17h 14m 24s for one spin on its axis.
What planet is tilted so its axis of spin is almost horizontal?
"Horizontal" isn't really the correct "scientific" way to describe it, but the answer is Uranus.
Does Jupiter rotate on an axis?
All planets do. The difference is that for gas giant planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune), the speed of the "surface spin" is often quite different from the rotation of the atmosphere, which will vary by latitude.
How long do it take uranus to rotate on its own axis?
== == Uranus sidereal rotation rate is 17 hours 14 minutes 24 seconds [See Link]
Why do Venus and Uranus turn differently on their axis?
Venus and Uranus spin awkwardly compared to the other planets in the solar system. It all comes down to when the solar system and the planets were formed, they were averagely hit at a certain angle causing Venus to rotate in reverse axis and Uranus to rotate on it side axis.
What Is the Axis spin of Uranus?
97.77 degrees
How many days does it take Uranus to spin on it's axis?
Uranus that rotates on its side takes 17 hours and 14 minutes (Earth Time).
Which gas giant planet has the longest rotation?
Uranus. 17h 14m 24s for one spin on its axis.
1 day on Uranus is how many earth hours?
16 hour and 7 minute eqaul one day at uranus
How is the rotation of Uranus ulike that of most of the outer planet?
If you look at the entire solar system, all the planets, except Uranus, rotate in the same direction. If you call north up, then all planets rotate on that axis except for Uranus. Uranus spins on it's side in this model. While all the other planets spin on the North/South axis, Uranus spins on the East/West axis.
Why is Uranus nicknamed the sideways planet?
Uranus is sometimes referred to as the "sideways planet" because it spins on an axis that is tilted almost 98 degrees
What planet is tilted so its axis of spin is almost horizontal?
"Horizontal" isn't really the correct "scientific" way to describe it, but the answer is Uranus.
Does Jupiter rotate on an axis?
All planets do. The difference is that for gas giant planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune), the speed of the "surface spin" is often quite different from the rotation of the atmosphere, which will vary by latitude.
What is the rotation and axis of Uranus?
The planet Uranus has an rotational axis of 97.77°.
Which planet spin on its side?
The planet Uranus spins on its side.
How long do it take uranus to rotate on its own axis?
== == Uranus sidereal rotation rate is 17 hours 14 minutes 24 seconds [See Link]
Why do Venus and Uranus turn differently on their axis?
Venus and Uranus spin awkwardly compared to the other planets in the solar system. It all comes down to when the solar system and the planets were formed, they were averagely hit at a certain angle causing Venus to rotate in reverse axis and Uranus to rotate on it side axis.
