From what I just read, Venus spins clockwise while the other planets spin counterclockwise. Why is this?
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Lots of people are on here talking about the impact theory, but that’s not actually the currently favored proposal. Instead, the most commonly discussed explanation these days (although it’s not a sure thing by any means) is that tidal forces on the thick atmosphere of Venus are responsible for causing the backwards rotation.
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