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Uranus: a sideways spinner

Uranus is an ice giant with a blue-green appearance. Its spin axis is tilted so much that it seems to roll along its path.

This unusual tilt creates very long seasons. Uranus also has faint rings and moons.

Wonder about this

Does ice giant mean Uranus is a frozen solid snowball?

A science clue

No. Much of its interior is hot, dense material under high pressure.