Uranus completes an orbit around the Sun every 84 years and spins once every 17 hours, approximately. Which of the following could be observed from the planet Uranus?
A) season cycle of 84 years near the poles
B) one sunrise every 17 hours on the equator
C) days lasting several years near the pole tipped toward the Sun
D) nights lasting several years near the pole tipped away from the Sun
E) All of these choices are correct.

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Uranus has a unique tilt of about 98 degrees, causing extreme seasonal variations. This results in long seasons near the poles (A), rapid sunrises and sunsets at the equator due to its fast rotation (B), and prolonged days and nights near the poles depending on their orientation to the Sun (C and D).

Uranus Completes an Orbit Around the Sun Every 84 Years