The ____ of the Moon and Sun vary slightly because the orbits of the Moon and Earth are slightly elliptical.
A) angular distance
B) linear diameter
C) linear distance
D) angular diameter
E) angular momentum

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The angular diameter of the Moon and Sun varies because their distances from Earth change due to the elliptical nature of their orbits. This variation in distance causes their apparent sizes, or angular diameters, to change when viewed from Earth.

The ____ of the Moon and Sun Vary Slightly Because