GK
SOLAR SYSTEM
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Question
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Jupiter
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Saturn
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Uranus
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Neptune
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Detailed explanation-1: -Uranus is the only planet whose equator is nearly at a right angle to its orbit, with a tilt of 97.77 degrees – possibly the result of a collision with an Earth-sized object long ago. This unique tilt causes the most extreme seasons in the solar system.
Detailed explanation-2: -What is very interesting about Uranus is that the planet has an enormous 98 degree tilt on its axis. Basically, it is laying on its side with the poles receiving the direct sunlight.
Detailed explanation-3: -Uranus has the largest tilt of any planet in our Solar System and it spins on its side. This means that one of Uranus’ poles is often pointed towards the Sun, giving Uranus very long seasons.
Detailed explanation-4: -Neptune’s axis of rotation is tilted 28 degrees with respect to the plane of its orbit around the Sun, which is similar to the axial tilts of Mars and Earth. This means that Neptune experiences seasons just like we do on Earth; however, since its year is so long, each of the four seasons lasts for over 40 years.