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What planet rotates on it's side?
Uranus rotates on its side, tilted so far over that its axis of rotation is almost parallel to its orbit around the sun. This unique tilt causes extreme seasonal changes on Uranus, with its poles experiencing long periods of sunlight or darkness.
This planet tilts over so far from its axis that it rotates on its side?
Thats planet Uranus.
Which planet in our solar system is the only one to rotate in a different direction from the others?
There are actually 2 planets that are different. Venus rotates counter clockwise. (Sun rises in the West on Venus) Neptune is tilted so far over that it rotates on its side. Instead of a North and South pole, it has an East and West pole.
What is the planet that tips over so far that it rotates on its axis?
All Planets spin on their axis, the axis by definition is the line that a planet spins about. Uranus, one of the four gas giants, is tilted on its side by 98 degrees. This is thought to have been a result from a collision long ago in the early solar system.
What is unique about the rotation of Uranus?
All the planets in our solar system have an axis of rotation roughly perpendicular to the plane of their orbit (including Venus, which spins the opposite direction to that of its orbit). By contrast, Uranus is unique in that it rotates on its side, the axis almost parallel to the orbital plane - tilted about 98 degrees.
Why does Uranus rotate in a north south direction as it revolves around the sun?
Uranus rotates on its side because of a past collision with a massive object, causing its axis to be tilted almost parallel to its path around the Sun. This unique tilt is likely a result of a series of gravitational interactions with other planets in the early solar system.
How would the surface of the moon look different if the crust on the far side were the same as the near side?
While the earth rotates, the moon revolves around it. While the moon rotates it has different phases. Improvement : I think this question is about the fact that the Moon's crust seems to be thicker on the "far side". This may be why there's much less sign of volcanic activity on the far side.
Why for one quarter of the planets orbit is one pole in complete darkness on Uranus?
I think you'll find that for ANY planet whose axis of rotation is not perpendicular to theplane of its orbit, each of its poles is in darkness during half of its orbital revolution.Take the Earth, for example: From March 21 until September 21, the sun never rises atthe south pole. And from September 21 until March 21, it never rises at the north pole.
Does the far side of the moon face the sun?
Yes, the far side of the Moon does receive sunlight, just like the near side. The Moon is tidally locked to Earth, meaning it rotates on its axis in the same amount of time it takes to orbit Earth, resulting in the same side always facing our planet. However, as the Moon orbits Earth, the far side experiences day and night cycles, with sunlight illuminating it during its lunar day.
Who is the closest neighboring planet and how far away is that planet from Jupiter?
it is mars on the other side of the sun . it is saturn in the other side....
What might the surface temperature be like on a planet with no atmosphere?
It depends on how far away the planet is from a star. If it's close, it's hot. Also, if the planet rotates on its axis there would be a big day-night temperature difference.
How Many Faces Does A Moon Have?
A moon has one face that is always visible from its planet due to synchronous rotation, meaning it rotates on its axis at the same rate that it orbits the planet. This phenomenon is why we always see the same side of the Moon from Earth. The far side, often referred to as the "dark side," remains hidden from our view. Therefore, while it technically has two hemispheres, we only see one face.
