Which planet rotates in the opposite direction to Earth?

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Explanation

Venus rotates clockwise (retrograde), meaning the sun rises in the west and sets in the east. A day on Venus is actually longer than a year on Venus.

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Venus rotates clockwise (retrograde), meaning the sun rises in the west and sets in the east. A day on Venus is actually longer than a year on Venus.

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