Multiple Choice
A synodic month is about two days longer than a sidereal month.Why?
A) The Earth-Moon system is revolving around the Sun.
B) The Moon's orbit around Earth is tilted with respect to Earth's orbit around the Sun.
C) The Moon must follow the ecliptic.
D) The Moon's distance from Earth varies across its orbit.
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