All planets revolve around the Sun counterclockwise, and most also rotate on their axiscounterclockwise.

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This is known as the "Prograde Rotation" and is believed to be the result of the planets forming from a spinning disk of gas and dust around the Sun. However, Venus and Uranus are exceptions, as they have a clockwise rotation. This is known as the "right-hand rule" or the "counter-clockwise rule" for planetary motion. There are a few exceptions, such as Venus and Uranus, which rotate clockwise, but still revolve counterclockwise around the Sun.

All Planets Revolve Around the Sun Counterclockwise, and Most Also