An Apparent Westward Motion of a Planet from Night to Night

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Multiple Choice

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

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

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