answersLogoWhite

0

What is retrograde spin?

Updated: 8/18/2019
User Avatar

Wiki User

7y ago

Best Answer

In astronomy retrograde is essentially a fancy astronomical way of saying backward/ opposite rotational spin. A body is said to have retrograde motion when it rotates in a direction opposite to the body it orbits. I.E. The Sun rotates counterclockwise. Venus has retrograde motion in relation to the Sun because it rotates clockwise.

In astrology retrograde refers to the apparent backward motion of a body in the sky due to the Earth overtaking it in orbit about the Sun. Retrograde planets are said to express themselves more internally in a natal chart and in transit indicate periods when the affairs they relate to may resurface to be resolved at a later period when the planet goes direct.

User Avatar

Wiki User

7y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What is retrograde spin?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Which terrestrial planet has retrograde spin?

venus


What is venus 's spin example of?

Retrograde rotation


Why do all planets spin the same direction?

They don't. Uranus spins on a "sideways" axis with retrograde spin. Venus also has a retrograde spin. Most spin in the same direction though. This is probably because of how the Solar System was formed, from a spinning disc of material.


Is Pluto a retrograde rotation planet?

It is a Dwarf planet that has a retrograde axial spin or rotation. Clockwise from above its north pole.


A planet that appears to spin counterclockwise when viewed from its north pole has?

It has a retrograde rotation.


What is counterclockwise spin of a planet or moon called?

It is called retrograde rotation.


When a planet that appears to spin counterclockwise when viewed from its north pole has what kind of rotation?

Any planet, moon or object that rotates in the opposite to us (Well we have to have a common denominator) is said to be in retrograde rotation (or retrograde motion) But most objects in the solar system appear to spin counterclockwise when viewed from above the north pole, so this is normal rotation, not retrograde.


How does Venus rotate on its axis?

It has a retrograde spin, spinning in the opposite direction to most other planets.


Do all planets rotate in a counterclockwise direction as seen from far above the Earth's north pole?

This is known as prograde rotation, all of the planets spin in this direction apart from Venus and Uranus. Venus and Uranus spin clockwise when viewed from above the north pole, this is known as a retrograde spin.


What planet rotates by retrograde motion?

Both Venus and Uranus have a retrograde axial spin, they rotate clockwise when viewed from above their north pole. All of the other planets rotate anticlockwise (counter clockwise).


What planet rotates retrograde motion?

Both Venus and Uranus have a retrograde axial spin, they rotate clockwise when viewed from above their north pole. All of the other planets rotate anticlockwise (counter clockwise).


Does Mercury have retrograde rotation?

Pluto, like most bodies in the solar system, has a prograde orbit (inclination: ~17° from the ecliptic).Its rotation is retrograde, though (inclined at ~120°).