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'Counter-clockwise' requires a reference point such that we can determine which side of the galactic plane one is on to look at the direction of spin. That said, the planets do all orbit in the same direction.
Additionally, Venus, Uranus and the Plutoid all spin in different directions than the other planets, which spin the same way as their orbits. Venus spins in the exact opposite direction (retrograde), Uranus has its axis of spin on the galactic plane, and the Plutoid's axis is inclined 123 degrees to its plane of orbit, making its spin retrograde as well.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoActually you have not specified the position from which you are observing the solar system because it appears to be in anticlockwise in one position and in clockwise direction in opposite position.
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∙ 7y agoSeen from above the Sun's equatorial plane, the Sun and most planets both orbit and rotate in a counterclockwise motion. Only a few small asteroids orbit the Sun clockwise as a result of gravitational effects of the planets.
Only one planet, Venus, rotates slowly in a clockwise direction, having somehow lost (possibly by a collision) its original rotational direction. The planet Uranus can also be said to rotate "clockwise" but it has not lost its original spin -- it has been knocked over onto its side more than 90° (again likely by a large collision) so that during its orbit each of its poles alternates between pointing toward the Sun or away from it. Only for a small fraction of its orbit is there a normal day-night cycle for the planet.
There are several small moons of planets which orbit in a clockwise or retrograde direction as seen from that planet's North Pole.
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What is the only planet that revolves clockwise?
There are two planets that rotate clockwise, i.e. with retrograde motion; Venus and Uranus.
What planet orbits the other way then earth?
All the planets in the solar system orbit in the same direction, counter-clockwise.
Does a shadow of a sundial move in a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction?
clockwise
What direction do revolving doors turn?
anti clockwise or clockwise - it depends - in North America its clockwise but in the UK it is anti clockwise
How fault is formed?
The surface of earth is in constant motion because of forces inside the planet. These forces cause sections of earth's surface, called plates, to move.
What is the unique feature of of Venus?
It's the only known planet that spins clockwise (backwards)
When a planet appears to stop in its orbit and move backwards this motion is called?
Apparent retrograde motion.
What is retrograde motion as applied to a planet?
The "apparent" reverse or backwards motion of a planet as observed from Earth. The innermost planets appear to have a retrograde motion when viewed from Earth.
What is the only planet that revolves clockwise?
There are two planets that rotate clockwise, i.e. with retrograde motion; Venus and Uranus.
Which planet moves backwards?
All planets orbit the sun counter-clockwise, when viewing from above the north pole of the sun.
If a planet spins backwards it has what rotation?
Direct motion is the motion of planetary body in a direction similar to that of other bodies within its system, and is sometimes called prograde motion. Retrograde motionis motion in the opposite direction.
What is a planet's backward motion called?
The term "retrograde motion" means that a satellite (moon) moves in the opposite direction from what would be expected or common. A retrograde orbit is one opposite the rotation of the planet being orbited. This is the case with satellites of Jupiter and Saturn that are likely captured asteroids. The planet Venus exhibits retrograde rotation because it spins very slowly in a clockwise direction (as seen from above). The dwarf planet Pluto likewise rotates clockwise. All other planets display counter-clockwise rotations, and all planets orbit the Sun counter-clockwise. (The planet Uranus is tilted on its side, and could be considered retrograde as well.)
What is the two planet does not rotate in contour clockwise?
planet does not rotate in contour clockwise
When does Jupiter retrograde?
A retrograde motion of an OUTER planet happens when Earths orbit catches up with and overtakes the planet as Earth orbits the Sun. For Jupiter it is observed to be in retrograde (moving backwards as measured against the fixed stars) motion for 121 days a year. NOTE Jupiter is not actually moving backwards, it just appears to.
How did Copernicus explain the retrograde motions of the planets?
All the models explain retrograde motion because it is such an obvious phenomenon. In Copernicus's model an outer planet goes into retrograde motion when the inner planet overtakes it so that it appears from the inner planet to be going backwards along the ecliptic.
What is the difference between prograde and retrograde?
Prograde motion is a counter-clockwise motion or west to east, retrograde motion is clockwise motion or east to west.
How do the planets orbit around the planet?
Planets orbit the sun in a counter clockwise motion, due to the balance between the Sun's gravity and the gravity of each individual planet.
