An Apparent Eastward Motion of a Planet from Night to Night

question 42

Multiple Choice

An apparent eastward motion of a planet from night to night compared with the background stars (as viewed from Earth) is referred to as:

• A) rising (if in the east) or setting (if in the west).
• B) direct motion.
• C) precession.
• D) retrograde motion.

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