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Uranus was knocked off its axis by an extremely large object passing through space.
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What is that planet that rotate on its side?
uranus
When we view from earth how does uranus appear to rotate?
On its side.
What does Uranus's tipped axis caused?
It causes Uranus to rotate on it's side ( in respect to the other planets in the solar system)
Which planet rotate on it side like a barrel?
Uranus. It doesn't roll like a barrel though.
What does Uranus' tipped axis cause?
It causes Uranus to rotate on it's side ( in respect to the other planets in the solar system)
What is unusual about the way that Uranus rotate what causes this?
It spins on its side a 90 degree angle. Scientists think space debris or another planet hit Uranus.
Which planets rotate backward?
Uranus and Venus both rotate 'backwards', spinning clockwise when veiwed from above.
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.
Which outer planets rotate on their sides?
Uranus is the only outer planet (and only planet in our solar system) that rotates on its side.
Why is Uranus lopsided?
It is still debated what exactly caused Uranus to rotate on its side. The most popular theory was that a large object struck it near one of its poles and basically knocked it over.
Does Uranus rotate clockwise or counter clockwise?
The axis of rotation for Uranus is on its side. Thus, instead of appearing to spin like a child's top, it appears more like a barrel roll! YEAH TOAST!!!
Uranus time needed to rotate on its axis?
If Uranus is rotating I think you should see a doctor
