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  • Planetary Rotation Periods: A Comprehensive Overview
    Here's a table showing the rotation periods of the planets in our solar system:

    | Planet | Rotation Period (Hours) |

    |---|---|

    | Mercury | 1,407.5 |

    | Venus | -243.02 |

    | Earth | 23.93 |

    | Mars | 24.62 |

    | Jupiter | 9.925 |

    | Saturn | 10.656 |

    | Uranus | 17.24 |

    | Neptune | 16.11 |

    Important Notes:

    * Venus's rotation is retrograde, meaning it rotates in the opposite direction to most other planets (and the Sun).

    * Rotation periods can vary. These are average values, and the actual rotation period of a planet can be influenced by factors like its internal structure and external forces.

    * "Rotation Period" refers to the time it takes a planet to complete one full rotation on its axis. This is different from its orbital period, which is the time it takes to complete one full orbit around the Sun.

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