0
Want this question answered?
Be notified when an answer is posted
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Why does the sun sets in the east in Venus?
The sun "sets" in the east on Venus because Venus rotates east to west (retrograde rotation), unlike most planets. Some people think some think a large object collided with Venus and caused it to switch the way it rotated.
Where does the sun would rise in venus?
The sun rises in the west and sets in the east.
The Sun rises in the East or The sun rises in the east?
The Sun rises in the East. The following have capital letters: Planets(Mars, Venus etc.) Moon Sun Earth North South East West
Why do sun rises in east and sets in west?
because its venus
And in what direction would the Sun rise on Venus?
The Earth rotates from west to east. Thus the sun rises in the east on Earth. However, Venus has a rotation direction opposite to that of the Earth. Which means, Venus rotates from east to west on Venus. As a result, the sun sets in the east on Venus.
Why does the sun rise in the west and sets in the east in venus?
Venus has retrograde rotation. That means that Venus rotates clockwise. Venus's clockwise spin is opposite to most planets, causing the Sun to appear to rise in the west and set in the east on its surface. However an observer on Venus would not be able to see the Sun or stars due to the thick clouds that cover the sky.
Why does the sun rise in the west and and set in the east on venus?
Venus has retrograde rotation. That means that Venus rotates clockwise. Venus's clockwise spin is opposite to most planets, causing the Sun to appear to rise in the west and set in the east on its surface. However an observer on Venus would not be able to see the Sun or stars due to the thick clouds that cover the sky.
Why does the sun rise the west and set in the east on Venus?
Venus has retrograde rotation. That means that Venus rotates clockwise. Venus's clockwise spin is opposite to most planets, causing the Sun to appear to rise in the west and set in the east on its surface. However an observer on Venus would not be able to see the Sun or stars due to the thick clouds that cover the sky.
What planet orbits around the sun in east to west?
Venus and Mercury
What is the name given to the east-to-west rotation on Venus?
Venus rotation about its axis, in which the sun appears to rise in the west and set in the east, is called a retrograde rotation.
Why are Venus day and years strange?
On Venus the sun rises in the west and sets in the east almost a Venusian year later.(Not that you could see the Sun through the clouds)
What planet does the sun rises in the west and sets in the east?
Venus. Venus spins in reverse direction than that of Earth and the other planets.
