What is that Phenomenon called?
2007-01-05 13:34:36 · 5 answers · asked by berryguy 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Actually two planets rotate west to east (retrograde) Venus and Uranus.
2007-01-05 13:38:26 · answer #1 · answered by bostet7 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's either Uranus or Neptune, but I forget which.
[ADDED] Just FYI, retrograde is caused by turning a planet upside down. There's no way a planet's rotation would slow, stop, and then reverse. If meteors are involved re Venus or Uranus/Neptune, it would only be by forcing the planet to change the orientation of its axix, probably by pulling/pushing on the magnetic field.
2007-01-05 13:43:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Venus rotates clockwise. This is called retrograde rotation. All the other planets rotate counterclockwise, or prograde rotation.
2007-01-05 13:37:51 · answer #3 · answered by bldudas 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is venus. This is said to be caused by an early impact by a large meteor. IT's called retrograde.
2007-01-05 14:58:03 · answer #4 · answered by May M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Venus is the planet you're asking about. Its axial rotation is 'retrograde.'
2007-01-05 13:36:29 · answer #5 · answered by Chug-a-Lug 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋