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Triton, one of Neptune's moons, is unique in that it rotates in a retrograde direction, meaning it orbits Neptune opposite to the planet's rotation. This unusual orbit suggests that Triton may have been captured by Neptune's gravity, rather than forming alongside the planet. As a result, Triton is thought to be a former Kuiper Belt object. Its retrograde motion is also indicative of its potential instability, which could lead to its eventual disintegration.
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The earth rotates and the moon revolves in opposite directions?
This statement is not accurate. The Earth rotates counterclockwise on its axis, while the Moon revolves counterclockwise around the Earth when viewed from above the North Pole. They both rotate in the same direction.
What is the name of the imaginary line the moon rotates on?
The imaginary line that the moon rotates on is called its axis.
Which planet has a moon that revolves in the direction opposite all its other moons?
Neptune has a moon that revolves in the direction opposite all its other moons. This moon is called Triton and is the largest moon of Neptune.
What is one way in which earth is affected by the moon?
the moon, as it rotates around the earth, creates the tides of the ocean through it's gravitational pull
Why do the moon have day and night cycles?
The moon has day and because the moon rotates
Does moon rotate with the earth?
Yes, but it rotates the opposite way of earth
Which way does the does the moon rotate?
Apparently, the moon rotates the opposite direction the Earth does, which is counter-clockwise, so it rotates clockwise. I don't know how or why, though.
The earth rotates and the moon revolves in opposite directions?
This statement is not accurate. The Earth rotates counterclockwise on its axis, while the Moon revolves counterclockwise around the Earth when viewed from above the North Pole. They both rotate in the same direction.
What is it when a planet rotates the opposite way earth does?
That is called retrograde rotation.
What planet has no moon and rotates from east to west?
Venus has no moon and evidences retrograde rotation from east to west (orbits "upside down", rotating the opposite direction to its orbit) - such that a Venusian observer might see the Sun rise in the west, and set in the east.
Like the Earth's moon Venus has?
a retrograde rotation, meaning it rotates in the opposite direction compared to its orbit around the Sun.
Where does the moon rotate?
The moon rotates in space. As for HOW the moon rotates, it rotates about it's own axis and revolves around the Earth. As for WHY, it is due to the conservation of angular momentum.
When moon rotates faster?
When moon rotates faster... Nobody can answer this, it's not asking anything.
Which way do you turn the distributor to advance the timing on a chevy 350?
Turn it to the opposite direction that the rotor rotates.
Is the earth's orbit round the sun the same direction as the earth's spin?
yes because the earth rotates <-that way and the moon rotates <-thatway so yes!!!!!!
What is the name of the imaginary line the moon rotates on?
The imaginary line that the moon rotates on is called its axis.
Which planet has a moon that revolves in the direction opposite all its other moons?
Neptune has a moon that revolves in the direction opposite all its other moons. This moon is called Triton and is the largest moon of Neptune.
