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Which planet has a moon that orbits backwards?
Neptune. It's largest moon Triton orbits Neptune a direction opposite to the direction Neptune orbits the Sun. So either Triton orbits Neptune in a clockwise direction whilst Neptune orbits the Sun in a counterclockwise direction.. or vice versa. Hope this is what you meant! :D ~Riley
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
Triton one of Neptune's moons orbits Neptune in what direction?
Triton orbits Neptune in a retrograde direction, meaning it orbits in the opposite direction of Neptune's rotation. This is unusual compared to most moons in the solar system, which typically orbit their planet in the same direction as the planet's rotation.
What moon revolves around its planet in retrograde orbit?
Triton, the largest moon of Neptune, is the only large moon that orbits its planet in a retrograde motion. That is to say that its orbital direction is in the opposite direction to the planets rotation. Triton is thought to have been an object 'captured' from the Kuiper belt.
Why do astronomers believe Triton may have been a planet that was captured by Neptune?
Astronomers believe Triton may have been a planet that was captured by Neptune because it orbits in the opposite direction of Neptune's rotation and is tilted compared to the planet's other moons. This suggests it did not form in place with the other moons of Neptune, but rather was captured later in the planet's history.
Which planet has a moon that orbits backwards?
Neptune. It's largest moon Triton orbits Neptune a direction opposite to the direction Neptune orbits the Sun. So either Triton orbits Neptune in a clockwise direction whilst Neptune orbits the Sun in a counterclockwise direction.. or vice versa. Hope this is what you meant! :D ~Riley
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
Triton one of Neptune's moons orbits Neptune in what direction?
Triton orbits Neptune in a retrograde direction, meaning it orbits in the opposite direction of Neptune's rotation. This is unusual compared to most moons in the solar system, which typically orbit their planet in the same direction as the planet's rotation.
What moon revolves around its planet in retrograde orbit?
Triton, the largest moon of Neptune, is the only large moon that orbits its planet in a retrograde motion. That is to say that its orbital direction is in the opposite direction to the planets rotation. Triton is thought to have been an object 'captured' from the Kuiper belt.
What is unusual about Triton?
Triton orbits Neptune in the opposite direction from all of Neptune's other moons and has a highly inclined orbit.
Why do astronomers believe Triton may have been a planet that was captured by Neptune?
Astronomers believe Triton may have been a planet that was captured by Neptune because it orbits in the opposite direction of Neptune's rotation and is tilted compared to the planet's other moons. This suggests it did not form in place with the other moons of Neptune, but rather was captured later in the planet's history.
What is the period of revolution of Neptune's moon Triton?
It's takes about 5 Earth days and 21 hours for Triton to revolve around Neptune.
What planet has a satellite called Triton?
The satellite Triton is on the planet Neptune. It is the largest of Neptune's moons. Neptune has 13 moons. It orbits in the opposite direction if its planet's rotation.
Is Triton an asteroid?
No, Triton is not an asteroid. Triton is the largest moon of the planet Neptune. It is a unique moon in our solar system because it orbits Neptune in the opposite direction of the planet's rotation.
Which 2 planets are the furthest away each other?
Neptune and Mercury are the two planets that are the farthest away from each other in our solar system. Their orbits are on opposite ends of the solar system, with Neptune being the farthest planet from the Sun and Mercury being the closest.
What is largest Neptune moons?
Neptune's largest moon is Triton and its smallest (as of 2010) is Psamathe.
Triton is a moon of this planet?
Triton is one of Neptunes moons. It's the seventh largest moon in the solar system and neptunes largest moon, discovered in 1846. It's the only large moon which orbits it's planet in the opposite direction to the planets spin direction.
