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Do stars appear to wander off their star paths?
stars dont move, but as we move they appear to.
Do planets wander in and out of constellations?
yes, they do. The planets wander through the constellations of the zodiac, as do the moon and sun. They all travel on a very narrow path of sky called the Ecliptic - and the constellations along the ecliptic are the constellations of the zodiac. Zodiac is a Greek word that means "ring of animals".
How can you find the sidereal period of the moon?
The sidereal period of the Moon, which is the time it takes the Moon to complete one orbit around the Earth with respect to the distant stars, is about 27.3 days. This can be calculated by dividing the circumference of the Moon's orbit by its average orbital speed.
Moon's revolution period?
The Moon's revolution period around the Earth is approximately 27.3 days. This period is known as the sidereal month, and it is the time it takes for the Moon to complete one orbit around the Earth with respect to the fixed stars.
Is the moon higher than the stars?
No, the moon is closer to Earth than the stars. The stars we see in the night sky are typically much farther away than the moon.
What is the time taken for the moon to orbit the earth in days?
Moon's orbital period . . . With respect to the distant fixed stars . . . 27.32 days With respect to the sun & the phases of the moon . . . 29.53 days
Do stars appear to wander off their star paths?
stars dont move, but as we move they appear to.
How is a planet called a planet?
The word 'planet' is Greek for 'wander'. Ancient people watched 5 "stars" move through the sky - kind of like the moon did - only slower and smaller.
They come at night without being called and are lost in the day without being stolen?
Stars
Do planets wander in and out of constellations?
yes, they do. The planets wander through the constellations of the zodiac, as do the moon and sun. They all travel on a very narrow path of sky called the Ecliptic - and the constellations along the ecliptic are the constellations of the zodiac. Zodiac is a Greek word that means "ring of animals".
Why does the moon seem so big compared to the stars?
Because the Moon is much nearer than the stars to the Earth.
What are moon and stars made of?
the moon and the stars are made out of moisture and dust
How can you find the sidereal period of the moon?
The sidereal period of the Moon, which is the time it takes the Moon to complete one orbit around the Earth with respect to the distant stars, is about 27.3 days. This can be calculated by dividing the circumference of the Moon's orbit by its average orbital speed.
What is the difference between a Sidereal month and lunar month?
A sidereal month is the time it takes the moon to circle the Earth with respect to the stars (27 days), A lunar month is the time it takes from full moon to full moon (29 days).
Why are the stars not as light as the moon?
stars are galaxies away from us and the moon isn't
Moon's revolution period?
The Moon's revolution period around the Earth is approximately 27.3 days. This period is known as the sidereal month, and it is the time it takes for the Moon to complete one orbit around the Earth with respect to the fixed stars.
What is the orbital period of an object with respect to the stars called?
what is the term used for the orbital period of an object with respect to the stars?
