It's a bit more nuanced than that! While most planets in our solar system *do* rotate in the same direction as the Sun (counterclockwise when viewed from above the Sun's north pole), not all of them do.

Here's a breakdown:

* Rotation in the same direction as the Sun:

* Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune all rotate in this direction.

* Rotation in the opposite direction of the Sun:

* Venus is the only planet that rotates in the opposite direction (clockwise).

* Unusual rotation:

* Uranus rotates almost on its side, with its axis tilted at 98 degrees.

Why the differences?

The answer lies in the formation of the solar system. The early solar system was a swirling disk of gas and dust, and as it collapsed, the material naturally gained a spin. This spin is what ultimately determined the Sun's rotation and the direction of the orbits of the planets. Most planets inherited this initial spin direction.

However, there are explanations for the exceptions:

* Venus: The prevailing theory is that a massive impact early in its history caused Venus to flip its rotation.

* Uranus: Its extreme tilt is believed to have resulted from a collision with a large object during its formation.

So, while most planets in our solar system rotate in the same direction as the Sun, there are a few intriguing exceptions that tell us a lot about the chaotic and violent history of our solar system!