The Saros Cycle

question 95

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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