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Understanding Uranus' Unconventional Axial Tilt

Uranus has an extreme axial tilt of 90°, leading to unusual orbital behavior where its poles face the Sun. Despite 4.5 billion years of evolution, Uranus has not developed new poles. This raises questions about the planet's stability and the factors that maintain its unique orientation.

Science, Astronomy & Space Sciences, Planetary Science