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Uranus rotates practically on its side relative to its orbit, with an axial tilt of about ninety-eight degrees.

Why it is true

It is believed that a collision with an Earth-sized object in the distant past caused the planet to tip over on its side, creating this unique orientation in the solar system.

Source: Planetary Science

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