Why does Venus rotate in the opposite direction from all other bodies in space,Solar system, moons, Galaxy's?

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Why does Venus rotate in the opposite direction from all other bodies in space,Solar system, moons, Galaxy's?

2006-07-30 01:20:06 · 3 answers · asked by angpd 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space

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No one knows but tidal effects are suspected.

2006-07-30 01:24:30 · answer #1 · answered by Keith 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I think I learned iin astronomy class that it was due to an impact from a large asteroid of another planetary formation that threw the planet into a clockwise rotation.

2006-07-30 09:28:15 · answer #2 · answered by Mr MOJO123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

well, i don't know why..but that's why we named the planet after the goddes of love.....

2006-07-30 08:51:24 · answer #3 · answered by yenny t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋