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Does Mercury have retrograde rotation?

Pluto, like most bodies in the solar system, has a prograde orbit (inclination: ~17° from the ecliptic).Its rotation is retrograde, though (inclined at ~120°).


Does Eris have retrograde rotation or has prograde?

Eris has retrograde rotation, meaning it rotates in the opposite direction compared to most other planets in our solar system.


Does earth rotate retrograde?

No, it rotates prograde - counter-clockwise.


What is the definition of prograde rotation?

Retrograde motion is the opposite of prograde motion.So, retrograde motion is where a body is moving in the direction opposite to the movement of something else. Not to be confused with apparent retrograde motion. [See related link]If you were on a child's roundabout and your friend was running alongside in the same direction you were spinning, that would be prograde. If however, your friend turned around and ran the opposite way, that would be retrograde motion. [See related link for a pictorial]In astronomy:The Earth and four other planets rotate in the same direction as the Sun does; Prograde.Venus and Uranus rotate in the opposite direction; retrograde.Do not confuse this with retrograde revolution, as no planet revolves in the opposite direction to the Sun.See related link for a full explanation.


Which planets have retrograde rotation?

Venus and Uranus are the two planets in our solar system known to have retrograde rotation, meaning they rotate in the opposite direction to the majority of planets. Venus rotates very slowly in a retrograde direction, while Uranus rotates on its side with a retrograde tilt.

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Is Earth a retrograde or prograde rotation?

prograde rotation


Does Neptune prograde or retrograde?

It Is Prograde Because The Moon Triton Is Retrograde According to scientist Triton was captured and rotates is a opposite Direction as Neptune


Does Venus have a retrograde revolution?

Prograde. In our solar system, prograde is counterclockwise rotation or revolution. Retrograde is clockwise rotation or revolution.Clockwise and counterclockwise are "as viewed from above the Earth's north pole".All solar system planets have a prograde rotation except Venus and Uranus which have retrograde rotation.All the planets have prograde orbital motion (revolution) around the Sun.So, Mercury has prograde motion in both cases.


Does venus rotate prograde or retrograde?

yes


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.


Does Mercury have retrograde rotation?

Pluto, like most bodies in the solar system, has a prograde orbit (inclination: ~17° from the ecliptic).Its rotation is retrograde, though (inclined at ~120°).


Does Eris have retrograde rotation or has prograde?

Eris has retrograde rotation, meaning it rotates in the opposite direction compared to most other planets in our solar system.


What is difference between prograde rotation and retrograde rotation?

Prograde rotation is the rotation of an object in the same direction as its orbit around another object, while retrograde rotation is the rotation in the opposite direction of its orbit. For example, most planets in our solar system have prograde rotation, where they rotate counterclockwise when viewed from above the North Pole. Venus, however, has retrograde rotation, rotating clockwise when viewed from above the North Pole.


Does earth rotate retrograde?

No, it rotates prograde - counter-clockwise.


Is Phobos rotation prograde or retrograde?

Phobos, one of Mars' moons, orbits in a prograde motion around Mars, meaning it follows the same direction as the planet's rotation.


Is the earth's rotation prograde or retrograde?

The Earth's rotation is prograde, meaning it rotates in the same direction as its orbit around the Sun. This is also known as "counterclockwise" when viewed from above the North Pole.


When was Mercury Retrograde created?

Mercury Retrograde was created on 2008-06-03.