The planet Mars is just beginning retrograde motion and is in the constellation
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Question
The planet Mars is just beginning retrograde motion and is in the constellation Sagittarius. Which constellation is the best choice for where it will be when it concludes its retrograde motion?
Scorpius
Capricorn
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2. In scientific models, with the Earth at the center of the Universe, why do planets exhibit retrograde motion?
Because of Occum’s razor
Because of the relative motion of the planets in their orbits about the Earth
Because they move on separate epicycles within their orbits about the Earth
Because the planets speed up closer to the Earth, and slow down farther from the Earth
Because they move backwards within their orbits, sometimes
3. In scientific models, with the Sun at the center of the Universe, why do planets exhibit retrograde motion?
Because they move backwards within their orbits, sometimes
Because of Occum’s razor
Because of the relative motion of the Earth and the planets in their orbits about the Sun
Because the planets speed up farther from the Sun, and slow down closer to the Sun
Because they move on separate epicycles within their orbits about the Sun
Scorpius
Capricorn
You do not have enough information
2. In scientific models, with the Earth at the center of the Universe, why do planets exhibit retrograde motion?
Because of Occum’s razor
Because of the relative motion of the planets in their orbits about the Earth
Because they move on separate epicycles within their orbits about the Earth
Because the planets speed up closer to the Earth, and slow down farther from the Earth
Because they move backwards within their orbits, sometimes
3. In scientific models, with the Sun at the center of the Universe, why do planets exhibit retrograde motion?
Because they move backwards within their orbits, sometimes
Because of Occum’s razor
Because of the relative motion of the Earth and the planets in their orbits about the Sun
Because the planets speed up farther from the Sun, and slow down closer to the Sun
Because they move on separate epicycles within their orbits about the Sun
Explanation / Answer
The motion of the planets is usually eastward through constellations and ocassionally they move in reverse course that is westward through zodiac. These periods are different for different plantes lasts for few months.
The mars is little further east each night compared to the constellations. But for every two years the mars appears to move from east to west.
Therefore, the best constellation for Mars retrograde motion is Scorpius.