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When that happens, the planet moves from east to west, from our point of view. This should not be confused with the daily motion of all stars + planets due to Earth's rotation; rather, to the planet's movement against the background of the stars.

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What is the apparent backward motion of a planet seen from earth called?

That is called 'apparent retrograde motion'.See the related link listed belowfor more information.


The apparent westward movement of a planet is known as?

The apparent westward movement of a planet is known as retrograde motion. This phenomenon occurs when a superior planet passes Earth in its orbit, making it appear to move backward in the sky relative to the stars.


Why there are seasons and the apparent motion of the stars and sun?

Seasons are caused by the tilt of Earth's axis as it orbits the Sun, which creates variations in temperature and daylight. The apparent motion of the stars and the Sun is due to Earth's rotation on its axis, giving the illusion that these objects move across the sky.


In what direction is the sun's annual motion relative to the fixed stars?

The Sun's annual motion is from west to east relative to the fixed stars due to the Earth's orbit around the Sun. This apparent motion is caused by the Earth's revolution around the Sun, giving the illusion that the Sun is moving against the background of stars in the sky.


What is the apparent velocity of a star relative to another star?

The apparent velocity of a star relative to another star is the speed at which one star appears to move across the sky when observed from the perspective of the other star. This apparent motion is due to the actual motion of both stars through space and can be influenced by factors such as their distance from each other and their individual velocities.