Earth rotation different in hemisphere

In summary, the sky in one hemisphere rotates differently from the sky in the other hemisphere, and this is due to the Earth's axial tilt.
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Why Earth rotates from West to East in southern hemisphere and East to West in northern hemisphere?? Is this true,if yes then explain please.
 
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vishnu kumar said:
Why Earth rotates from West to East in southern hemisphere and East to West in northern hemisphere?? Is this true,if yes then explain please.

It's always nice to get a post from an alternative universe. Is the Reimann Hypothesis true where you come from?
 
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vishnu kumar said:
Why Earth rotates from West to East in southern hemisphere and East to West in northern hemisphere?? Is this true,if yes then explain please.

why would you think that ?

the sun rises in the east in both hemispheres, and since the Earth is essentially a solid body, it can't do anything but, as a whole, rotate in the same direction
Hornbein said:
It's always nice to get a post from an alternative universe. Is the Reimann Hypothesis true where you come from?

LOL trueDave
 
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I think you're meaning this.

The sky rotates differently if you look to the other sky hemisphere.
It rotates clockwise if you're looking at the northern hemisphere, but it rotates counter-clockwise if you're looking at southern hemisphere.
 
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Perhaps the OP is making a poorly worded reference to the Coriolis Force?
 
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Sei said:
I think you're meaning this.

The sky rotates differently if you look to the other sky hemisphere.
It rotates clockwise if you're looking at the northern hemisphere, but it rotates counter-clockwise if you're looking at southern hemisphere.
How it can happen please give detail information
 
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vishnu kumar said:
How it can happen please give detail information
When you are in the northern hemisphere, the north pole is pointed up, but when you are in the southern hemisphere, the north pole is pointed down. Stand on your head in one hemisphere and the sun will move the same way in the northern hemisphere as in the southern.
 
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vishnu kumar said:
Why Earth rotates from West to East in southern hemisphere and East to West in northern hemisphere?? Is this true,if yes then explain please.
No it isn't true.
The Sun rises in the East and sets in the West for both hemispheres, so they must be rotating in the same direction.
Besides, if they rotated in opposite directions what do you imagine would be happening at the equator?
 
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rootone said:
No it isn't true.
The Sun rises in the East and sets in the West for both hemispheres, so they must be rotating in the same direction.
Besides, if they rotated in opposite directions what do you imagine would be happening at the equator?
I'm near the equator.
The sun rises approximately in the east and sets approximately in the west.
Now it's time to learn.

Imagine you're in the middle of a sphere. It's rotating. Both rotating. Have a look around.

Both celestial hemispheres rotate in the same direction. It's your look that make you feel that it's rotating in the wrong way.

Some pic:
http://www.mhhe.com/physsci/astronomy/fix/student/images/01f19.jpg
 

FAQ: Earth rotation different in hemisphere

1. Why does the Earth rotate in different directions in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

The Earth rotates in opposite directions in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres due to the Coriolis effect. This effect is caused by the rotation of the Earth and its shape, which causes objects in the Northern Hemisphere to appear to curve to the right while objects in the Southern Hemisphere appear to curve to the left. This leads to the different directions of rotation in the two hemispheres.

2. How does the Earth's rotation affect the weather in different hemispheres?

The Earth's rotation plays a significant role in shaping the weather patterns in different hemispheres. The Coriolis effect causes winds and ocean currents to deflect in opposite directions in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, leading to different atmospheric and oceanic circulation patterns. This results in different climates and weather conditions in the two hemispheres.

3. Is the Earth's rotation different at the equator compared to the poles?

Yes, the Earth's rotation is different at the equator compared to the poles. This is due to the fact that the Earth's circumference is larger at the equator than at the poles, which means that a point on the equator has to travel a greater distance in 24 hours to complete one full rotation. As a result, the rotational speed at the equator is faster than at the poles.

4. How does the Earth's rotation affect the length of a day in different hemispheres?

The Earth's rotation affects the length of a day in different hemispheres due to the varying speeds at which different latitudes rotate. The closer a location is to the equator, the faster it rotates, resulting in shorter days. Conversely, locations closer to the poles rotate at a slower rate, leading to longer days. This is why the length of a day varies throughout the year for locations in different hemispheres.

5. Can the Earth's rotation change over time?

Yes, the Earth's rotation can change over time, although the changes are extremely small and occur over long periods. Factors such as earthquakes, ocean tides, and atmospheric drag can all contribute to minute changes in the Earth's rotation. In addition, the Earth's rotation has been gradually slowing down over millions of years due to the tidal forces of the Moon and Sun.

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