When viewed from above a planet's or moon's pole, its spin would appear as a counter-clockwise rotation if the body is rotating in a prograde direction. This means the rotation is in the same direction as its orbit around its star.

Here's why:

* Prograde Rotation: Most planets and moons in our solar system rotate in a prograde direction. This means they spin in the same direction as they orbit the Sun or their host planet.

* Polar Perspective: When you look down at a planet's or moon's pole, you're essentially looking at its axis of rotation.

* Right-Hand Rule: Imagine curling your fingers in the direction of the body's orbit (prograde). Your thumb will point in the direction of the spin axis. If you're looking down on the North Pole, your thumb points upwards, and the spin will appear counter-clockwise.

However:

* Retrograde Rotation: A few planets and moons rotate in a retrograde direction, meaning they spin in the opposite direction of their orbit. In this case, the spin would appear clockwise from the perspective of the North Pole.

Example:

* Earth: Earth rotates in a prograde direction. If you were looking down on Earth from its North Pole, you would see it spinning counter-clockwise.

It's important to remember that "clockwise" and "counter-clockwise" depend on your perspective. If you were looking down from the South Pole, the spin would appear clockwise for a prograde rotating body.