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What direction do the earth and moon orbit?

If you stood at the north pole and jumped up to look down on our solar system, the earth would be orbiting counter-clockwise, as well as spinning counter-clockwise. The moon would also be orbiting counter-clockwise, as well as spinning counter-clockwise at 1 revolution per orbit. The Earth then rotates 366.25 times per year approximately, which makes for 365.25 days since one is taken up by orbiting the sun.


Which way does the moon rotate on its axis clockwise or counter-clockwise?

The moon rotates on its axis in the same direction it orbits the Earth, which is counterclockwise when viewed from above the Earth's North Pole. This is known as prograde rotation.


Why does the moon counter-clockwise around the earth and not clockwise?

because of the way the moon looks to us


How is the earth is rotating whether in clockwise or anticlockwise?

It depends on where are you standing, over the North pole, or over (or should I say under) the South pole. If you are at the north pole, the Earth appears to spin counter clockwise and at the south pole, clockwise. If you view the Earth from space, with the north pole up and the south pole down, it will spin moving left to right at the equator.


What is the rotation of the planets in clockwise and counter clockwise?

Most planets in our solar system rotate counterclockwise when viewed from above their north poles. Venus and Uranus are exceptions as they rotate clockwise. This rotation direction is likely due to the way the planets formed from the spinning disk of gas and dust around the young Sun.

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What direction do the earth and moon orbit?

If you stood at the north pole and jumped up to look down on our solar system, the earth would be orbiting counter-clockwise, as well as spinning counter-clockwise. The moon would also be orbiting counter-clockwise, as well as spinning counter-clockwise at 1 revolution per orbit. The Earth then rotates 366.25 times per year approximately, which makes for 365.25 days since one is taken up by orbiting the sun.


What direction is the earth spinning in?

counter-clock wise from east to west, as viewed from above the north pole.


Does the moon move clockwise or counter-clockwise around earth?

The moon moves counter-clockwise around the earh


Does your planet spin clockwise?

Well the earth spins counter clockwise on its axis.


How earth rotation different from venus?

Earth turns clockwise yet venus turns counter clockwise


Why does sun rises from the east?

The sun rises in the east due to the stationary position of the sun, and the relative position of the Earth. If the Earth's axis is considered up, then, when looking down at the North Pole, the Earth is spinning counter-clockwise.


Which way does the moon rotate on its axis clockwise or counter-clockwise?

The moon rotates on its axis in the same direction it orbits the Earth, which is counterclockwise when viewed from above the Earth's North Pole. This is known as prograde rotation.


Why does the moon counter-clockwise around the earth and not clockwise?

because of the way the moon looks to us


What is the direction of Earth's revolution around the Sun?

counter clockwise


Why do the northern hemisphere rotates counter clockwise?

It doesnt but the earth does.


What is the direction revolution of the earth around the sun?

counter clockwise


What is the direction of revolution of earth around the sun?

counter clockwise