Question

What does the term prograde mean with reference to planetary orbit

Answer 1

The term prograde with the reference to planetary obits means to revolve from west to east or in a counter-clockwise direction.

Answer 2

Prograde motion is the motion in the west to east direction with respect to planetary orbit.

Step-by-step explanation:

Prograde rotation is the motion which means the rotation's direction is very similar to the sun which is the center hub of all planets and when viewed from the north pole this direction is in counter-clockwise direction.

Prograde motion is the motion in the west to east direction with respect to planetary orbit.

Examples:

• All planets do prograde motion except Uranus and Venus.
• All satellites do prograde motion with respect to their planets.