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Uranus One Uranus year = 84 Earth years One Uranus year = 84 Earth years Uranus is named for the Greek god of the skies. Uranus is named for the Greek god of the skies. Unlike all the other planets, Uranus lies on its side. Unlike all the other planets, Uranus lies on its side.
Uranus Since it lies on its side, summer and winter seasons on Uranus last 21 Earth years! Since it lies on its side, summer and winter seasons on Uranus last 21 Earth years! One Uranus day or night may last as long as 42 Earth years! One Uranus day or night may last as long as 42 Earth years!
Pictures of Uranus
Uranus's ring scheme
Pictures of Uranus Uranus's inner rings
Pictures of Uranus Size comparison of Uranus and Earth
Public domain images courtesy of NASA.