The Saros Cycle

question 150

Multiple Choice

The Saros cycle

• A) was used in ancient times to predict eclipses.
• B) is 18 years, 11 days long.
• C) accounts for the tides seen on Earth.
• D) was used in ancient times to predict eclipses and is 18 years and 11 days long,
• E) None of the other choices are correct.

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