Are All Planets Rotating in the Same Direction, Except Venus and Uranus?

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All planets in the solar system, except for Venus and Uranus, rotate in a clockwise direction. Venus rotates counterclockwise, while Uranus also rotates counterclockwise but is tilted on its side. This unique rotation of Uranus is distinct due to its axial tilt, which is approximately 98 degrees. The information can be further explored through resources like the Cornell University Astronomy website.

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I heard that all the planets rotate in the same direction(Clockwise) except Venus which rotates in the opposite direction(Counterclockwise). Is this true?
 
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Uranus also rotates in the opposite direction (albeit on a strange tilt, also). See http://curious.astro.cornell.edu/question.php?number=20 for more info.
 
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