Answer to Question #221496 in Geography for Raj

Question

Why is Venus's rotation unusual?

Please use a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) to answer it.

Answer 1

The rotation of this planet is unusual for the following reason. Almost all planets in the solar system rotate counter-clockwose if we look at them from above Earth's North pole. Venus is the only planet that rotates clockwise, which means that its axis is inclined to the plane of orbit at the angle greater than 90°.