Which property of Triton,the largest moon of Neptune,makes it significantly different from all other major moons in the solar system?
A) an atmosphere of nitrogen and oxygen and water clouds
B) an orbit at right angles to the equator of the mother planet
C) an extremely dark, smooth surface, which prevented it from being discovered until very recently
D) an orbit direction opposite to the rotation and revolution of the mother planet

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Triton has a retrograde orbit, meaning it orbits in the opposite direction to the rotation and revolution of Neptune. This property sets it apart from all other major moons in the solar system, which have prograde orbits (orbiting in the same direction as their mother planet's rotation).

Which Property of Triton,the Largest Moon of Neptune,makes It Significantly