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  • Planetary Rotation Periods: How Long Do Planets Rotate?
    The rotation periods of planets in our solar system vary significantly, ranging from a few hours to several days. Here are the rotation periods for the planets in our solar system, starting with the fastest rotator:

    Mercury:

    - Rotation period: Approximately 59 Earth days

    Venus:

    - Rotation period: 243 Earth days (retrograde rotation, meaning it rotates in the opposite direction compared to most other planets)

    Earth:

    - Rotation period: Approximately 24 hours

    Mars:

    - Rotation period: Approximately 24 hours and 37 minutes

    Jupiter:

    - Rotation period: Approximately 10 hours

    Saturn:

    - Rotation period: Approximately 10 hours and 39 minutes

    Uranus:

    - Rotation period: Approximately 17 hours and 14 minutes (rotates on its side)

    Neptune:

    - Rotation period: Approximately 16 hours and 6 minutes

    Pluto (Dwarf planet):

    - Rotation period: Approximately 6 days and 9 hours

    It is worth noting that the rotation periods provided are approximate and there may be some variations due to factors such as the planet's internal structure, gravitational influences, and atmospheric conditions.

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