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Uranus's unusual rotation makes its bow shock expand and contract each day

Uranus's unusual rotation makes its bow shock expand and contract each dayWorldPing

Within our solar system, Uranus is a geometric oddball. Its spin axis tilts more than 90° from its orbit, so it essentially rolls on its side through space. In contrast, Earth and other planets tilt only moderately or not at all.

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