Question

Viewed from ecliptic north, what is the direction of rotation (clockwise or counterclockwise) of Venus around its axis? Of Earth around its axis?

Answer 1

If you were to look down at the plane of the solar system from its 'north pole' you would see the planets orbiting the Sun counter clockwise, and rotating on their axis counterclockwise. Except for Venus. Venus would be rotating clockwise as it orbited the Sun counterclockwise. Venus is not alone. The axis of Uranus is inclined so far towards the plane of the solar system that it almost rolls on its side as it orbits the Sun.

Answer 2

The planets in our solar system including the Earth and the Mercury rotates around its axis in the counter-clockwise direction, except for Venus. The Venus rotates around its axis in clockwise direction rather the rotating counterclockwise like the Earth. The tilt of the Venus might be responsible for this rotating direction.

Hence, the answer is 'Venus rotates in clockwise direction and the Earth rotates in counterclockwise direction'.