Episode
The Mystery of Venus’s Retrograde Rotation
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- Bedtime Astronomy
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- Jul 17, 2026
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- 2329
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Summary
Why does Venus rotate in the opposite direction of most planets? A new study points to a dramatic event in the planet’s distant past that may hold the answer. In this episode, we explore the evidence, the mystery, and what it could reveal about the evolution of one of the Solar System’s most intriguing worlds. Thank you for listening to Bedtime Astronomy — your guide to the cosmos. New episodes on space exploration, NASA missions & the latest astronomy breakthroughs. This episode includes AI-generated content.