The Direction of Retrograde Motion for a Planet as Seen

question 131

Multiple Choice

The direction of retrograde motion for a planet as seen by an observer on Earth is

• A) west to east relative to the background stars.
• B) east to west relative to the background stars.
• C) east to west relative to objects on the person's horizon.
• D) west to east relative to objects on the person's horizon.

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