Which of the Following Does NOT Correctly Characterize a Planet's

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does NOT correctly characterize a planet's motion on the sky?

• A) Planets vary in brightness over the course of a year.
• B) Planets remain near the ecliptic.
• C) Planets occasionally move west to east across the sky during a single night.
• D) Planets change their locations relative to the background stars from night to night.

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