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You can't give a definative direction as such as the Earth spins on its axis and also orbits the Sun, as does Mars, so their relative positions to each other alter. Mars is further away from the Sun than Earth.

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What produces the retrograde motion of Mars?

From the Earth, the planet Mars appears to backtrack across the sky, against the background stars, over several nights (10 weeks or so) before resuming its normal direction. This apparent retrograde motion is caused by the positioning of the planets Mars and Earth, as Earth passes by Mars (travelling more quickly than Mars due to its closer proximity to the sun). Mars does not actually back track, its orbit remains constant and in the same direction, as with the earth. It only appears to backtrack from observations on Earth as the point of view changes.


Which way is Mars north south west or east?

You may be knowing that earth revolves around itself and also around the sun and so also the mars. As a result, they are constantly moving. So, we cannot say that mars in this certain direction as both are moving and the direction changes every now and then. Written by Rushabh. Hope this helps you.


Why does mars appear to travel from east to west during part of the year and from west to east during the other part of the year?

We call this "retrograde" motion. It is caused by the fact Mars is in an orbit farther out from the Sun than Earth is, but Earth and Mars are both circling the Sun. So every time the Earth starts to catch up to Mars and then PASS Mars, Mars "appears" to move backwards as we pass by.


Is Mars on the left side or right side of Earth?

The position of Mars in relation to Earth changes due to their orbits. There is no fixed "left" or "right" side of Earth in relation to Mars. Both planets orbit the Sun, and their positions vary depending on where they are in their respective orbits.


What kind of rotation does Mars have?

Mars has a rotation similar to Earth, known as prograde rotation, where it rotates on its axis in the same direction as it orbits the sun. It takes about 24.6 hours for Mars to complete one full rotation.

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Does mars rotate the same way as earth?

The rotation of Mars is very similar to the rotation of earth. Its axial tilt, the length of its day, and the direction of its rotation are all very similar to those of earth.


Do all planets go in the same direction?

Venus rotates in the opposite direction from that of Mercury, Earth, and Mars.


Do all inner planets go in the same direction?

Venus rotates in the opposite direction from that of Mercury, Earth, and Mars.


What produces the retrograde motion of Mars?

From the Earth, the planet Mars appears to backtrack across the sky, against the background stars, over several nights (10 weeks or so) before resuming its normal direction. This apparent retrograde motion is caused by the positioning of the planets Mars and Earth, as Earth passes by Mars (travelling more quickly than Mars due to its closer proximity to the sun). Mars does not actually back track, its orbit remains constant and in the same direction, as with the earth. It only appears to backtrack from observations on Earth as the point of view changes.


Which way is Mars north south west or east?

You may be knowing that earth revolves around itself and also around the sun and so also the mars. As a result, they are constantly moving. So, we cannot say that mars in this certain direction as both are moving and the direction changes every now and then. Written by Rushabh. Hope this helps you.


Why does mars appear to travel from east to west during part of the year and from west to east during the other part of the year?

We call this "retrograde" motion. It is caused by the fact Mars is in an orbit farther out from the Sun than Earth is, but Earth and Mars are both circling the Sun. So every time the Earth starts to catch up to Mars and then PASS Mars, Mars "appears" to move backwards as we pass by.


Is Mars on the left side or right side of Earth?

The position of Mars in relation to Earth changes due to their orbits. There is no fixed "left" or "right" side of Earth in relation to Mars. Both planets orbit the Sun, and their positions vary depending on where they are in their respective orbits.


What is the motion in which Mars appeared to reverse its normal direction of motion in the sky?

The motion in which Mars appears to reverse its normal direction of motion in the sky is called retrograde motion. This phenomenon occurs when Earth, which moves faster in its orbit, overtakes Mars and creates the illusion that Mars is moving backwards in the sky for a brief period of time.


What kind of rotation does Mars have?

Mars has a rotation similar to Earth, known as prograde rotation, where it rotates on its axis in the same direction as it orbits the sun. It takes about 24.6 hours for Mars to complete one full rotation.


How many planets is Mars away from the earth?

earth is 1 planet away from mars


Why is Mars so slow at orbiting the Earth?

Mars does not orbit the Earth. Mars orbits the Sun, as does the Earth.


Will Mars be safer then Earth?

no mars is not saver then earth