Which way does Earth spin? What about the other planets?

An artist's rendering of the earth viewed from space, with the sun in the background.

Although we can't feel Earth spinning, the daily sunrise and sunset are reminders that our planet is in constant motion. But do we know which way Earth is spinning? And is it the same direction as the sun and the other planets circling it?

The answer is linked to the formation of the solar system some 4.6 billion years ago.