The seven days of the week are named after:
A) the seven phases of the Moon
B) the seven main constellations through which the Moon is seen to pass in the sky
C) the seven "wandering" objects in the Sky that were visible to the ancients
D) the seven time zones of the Roman Empire
E) seven members of Julius Ceasar's family

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The seven days of the week are named after the seven "wandering" objects in the sky that were visible to the ancients: the Sun, the Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. Each day of the week is associated with one of these objects.

The Seven Days of the Week Are Named After