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Most planets in our solar system rotate counterclockwise on their axes, which is known as prograde rotation. However, Venus and Uranus have unique rotations; Venus rotates clockwise, or retrograde, while Uranus is tilted on its side, causing it to rotate on its side relative to its orbit. This means that the direction of rotation can vary significantly among the planets.

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