SOLAR SYSTEM

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: -While Earth’s axis is tilted about 23 degrees, Uranus tilts almost 98 degrees! Uranus’ axis is so tilted, it actually looks like the planet is rotating on its side.

Detailed explanation-3: -The conventional thinking holds that soon after the solar system formed, Uranus was knocked on its side by a series of collisions with some of the numerous planetesimals that swept through the region at that time.

Detailed explanation-4: -Uranus is a real oddball in our solar system. Its spin axis is tilted by a whopping 98 degrees, meaning it essentially spins on its side. No other planet has anywhere near such a tilt.

Detailed explanation-5: -Uranus is currently in the constellation of Aries. The current Right Ascension is 03h 04m 20s and the Declination is +17° 01’ 00”.

Detailed explanation-6: -All the planets orbit the Sun in a counter-clockwise direction and rotate on their axis counterclockwise (west to east), except for Venus and Uranus. Venus rotates clockwise (east to west) while Uranus rolls on its side as it orbits the Sun. Uranus’ spin to an angle of 98 degrees.