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The planet whose orbit has the largest tilt from the ecliptic plane is?

Uranus has the largest tilt of its axis of rotation compared to its orbit around the sun, at about 98 degrees. This means that its north pole can be pointing almost directly at the sun at certain points in its orbit.


What planet axis lies only 8 degrees from plane of its orbit?

Uranus has an axial tilt of about 8 degrees, which means its axis lies almost parallel to the plane of its orbit around the Sun. This unique orientation causes extreme seasonal variations on the planet, with poles experiencing extended periods of sunlight and darkness.


What is the angle between the equator and the plane of orbit of earth?

23.5 degrees, the same as the "tilt" of Earth's rotational axis in space, the cause of the seasons.


Which planet has a rotational axis that is tilted so much that it lies nearly in the plane of its orbit?

Uranus has a rotational axis that is tilted so much that it lies nearly in the plane of its orbit. This unique tilt of about 98 degrees gives Uranus its distinct seasonal variations and causes it to essentially roll on its side as it orbits the Sun.


Are there any exceptions to the rule that planets rotate with small axis tilts and in the same direction that they orbit the Sun?

Yes, Venus rotates in the opposite direction to most other planets, a phenomenon known as retrograde rotation. Uranus rotates on its side, with an axis tilt of about 98 degrees. These are exceptions to the general rule that planets rotate with small axis tilts and in the same direction as their orbit around the Sun.

Related Questions

Is the earths axis rotation almost parallel to the plane of its orbit?

No; it's about 23 degrees off the plane of its orbit.


What degree is the earth's axis?

Earth's axis tilts at very close to 23.5 degrees.


Is the spin axis of the earth tipped relative to the plane of the earth's orbit about the sun?

Imagine a line perpendicular to the plane of Earth's orbit. The tilt of Earth's axis - about 23.5 degrees - is expressed as compared with this perpendicular, so the angle between the axis and the plane would actually be (90 minus 23.5) degrees.


What causes the cycle of seasons in earth?

The tilt of the Earth's axis in relation to the plane of its orbit.


Is it true seasons are a result of earth's tilted orbit?

No. Earth's orbit is NOT tilted. Earth orbits the Sun in the same plane as the rest of the planets. What IS tilted is Earth's axis of spin (as compared to the plane of its orbit), It is this tilt of this axis that causes the seasons as Earth makes its annual orbit of the Sun.


How many degrees is the earth's axis tilted from the line that is perpendicular to the earth's plane of orbit around the sun?

The Earth's axis is tilted at an angle of approximately 23.5 degrees from the line perpendicular to the Earth's plane of orbit around the Sun. This tilt is the reason for the changing seasons on Earth as different regions receive varying amounts of sunlight throughout the year.


How many degrees is the axis of the earth tilted to in orb?

23.5 degrees. That's the angle between the axis of the Earth and a line that is perpendicular to the plane of Earth's orbit around the Sun.


The planet whose orbit has the largest tilt from the ecliptic plane is?

Uranus has the largest tilt of its axis of rotation compared to its orbit around the sun, at about 98 degrees. This means that its north pole can be pointing almost directly at the sun at certain points in its orbit.


What is the level on which the planets orbit the sun?

axis


Does Earth have a tilted orbit?

No. The Earth's orbit is absolutely parallel to the plane of the ecliptic. Of course, the Earth's orbit is DEFINED as the plane of the ecliptic, so this should be no surprise. All of the other planetary orbits are tilted to the plane of the ecliptic, but not by a whole lot. The Moon's orbit, for example, is tilted about 5 degrees to the ecliptic. The axis of the Earth's spin, however, IS tilted by 23.5 degrees to the plane of the ecliptic.


How Uranus' axis of rotation differs from those of most other planets?

Rotation of UranusUranus's axis of rotation lies on its side with respect to the plane of the solar system, with an axial tilt of 97.77 degrees.


What planet axis lies only 8 degrees from plane of its orbit?

Uranus has an axial tilt of about 8 degrees, which means its axis lies almost parallel to the plane of its orbit around the Sun. This unique orientation causes extreme seasonal variations on the planet, with poles experiencing extended periods of sunlight and darkness.