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I will assume you mean "why do the moons of planets rotate?"
this is because the moon has mascons (mass concentrations). these mascons are attracted by the planet more than the rest of the moon, so these parts of the moon always face towards the planet, meaning that the moon rotates
What else can I help you with?
Type of rotation of planets or moon that has a counter clockwise spin?
Counter clockwise rotation is also known as retrograde rotation. This type of rotation is less common and can be seen in some planets and moons, such as Venus and Uranus.
What process gave certain planets stars and moons their distinct rotation speeds?
The process that gives planets, stars and moons its distinct rotation is known as Tidal Locking. This happens when a force of gravity causes one astronomical body to always be facing another and the two orbit in sync.
Why the dwarf planets have moons?
planets have moons for day and night
Are the planets like moons to the sun?
The planets are satellites of the sun. The moons are satellites of the planets. The moons revolve around the planets captured by their gravity, while the planets revolve around the sun captured by its gravity and the sun.
Does the terrestrial planets have more moons than the outer planets?
Oh no, it is the outer planets which have the most moons. Terrestrial planets such as Earth have relatively few moons.
How is the rotation of venues different from that of most other planets and moons?
It's backwards. Venus rotates the opposite direction from most other moons and planets.
How the rotation of Venus different from that of most other planets and moons?
It's backwards. Venus rotates the opposite direction from most other moons and planets.
Type of rotation of planets or moon that has a counter clockwise spin?
Counter clockwise rotation is also known as retrograde rotation. This type of rotation is less common and can be seen in some planets and moons, such as Venus and Uranus.
How is the rotation on Venus different from that of most other planets and moons?
It rotates, slowly, the 'wrong' way.
Why do planets have moons?
Planets have moons because matter is attracted by gravitational force to objects with a greater mass than them.That is why moons orbit planets and are never larger than their host planet.
What process gave certain planets stars and moons their distinct rotation speeds?
The process that gives planets, stars and moons its distinct rotation is known as Tidal Locking. This happens when a force of gravity causes one astronomical body to always be facing another and the two orbit in sync.
How many moons do the suns have?
The Sun has no moons. Moons orbit Planets > Planets orbit the Sun.
What are moons to planets?
Moons are satellites of planets.
How is the rotation of venus different from other planets and moons?
Venus, unlike other heavenly bodies within our solar system, has a retrograde rotation. That is, it rotates in the opposite direction.
What fraction of the moons of the planets orbit in the same direction that their planets rotate?
Approximately 75% of the moons in our solar system orbit in the same direction that their planets rotate. This is known as prograde motion. Moons that orbit in the opposite direction are called retrograde.
Why the dwarf planets have moons?
planets have moons for day and night
Are the planets like moons to the sun?
The planets are satellites of the sun. The moons are satellites of the planets. The moons revolve around the planets captured by their gravity, while the planets revolve around the sun captured by its gravity and the sun.
