The Synodic Period of the Moon Is

question 116

Multiple Choice

The synodic period of the moon is

• A) about 27.32 days long.
• B) the period of time for the moon to orbit Earth once with respect to the stars.
• C) the period of time between successive eclipses at a given location on Earth.
• D) the period of time from when the moon rises until the moon rises again the next night.
• E) none of the above.

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