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Uranus photographed by Voyager 2 in 1986, the only close-up images of the sideways planet ever taken.

Why Uranus Tilts on Its Side, and a New Theory Why

Uranus is the only planet that spins on its side. The classic explanation is a violent collision, but a newer theory blames a moon that slowly tilted the planet, then destroyed itself.

Science  · 18 Jul 2026, 04:22  · Daniel Okafor