A Synodic Month Is About Two Days Longer Than a Sidereal

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Multiple Choice

A synodic month is about two days longer than a sidereal month.Why?

• A) The Earth-Moon system is revolving around the Sun.
• B) The Moon's orbit around Earth is tilted with respect to Earth's orbit around the Sun.
• C) The Moon must follow the ecliptic.
• D) The Moon's distance from Earth varies across its orbit.

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