Question

    What is the term for the Moon's orbit around the Earth

    with respect to the stars? 
    A Lunar Month Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Synodic Month Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Sidereal Month Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Lunar-Sidereal Month Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    A sidereal month is the time it takes for the Moon to complete one orbit around Earth relative to the fixed stars.

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