The sidereal period of the Moon is
A)about 27.32 days long.
B)the period of time for the Moon to orbit Earth once with respect to the stars.
C)the period of time between successive eclipses at a given location on Earth.
D)the period of time from when the Moon rises until the Moon rises again the next night.
E)about 27.32 days long and the period of time for the Moon to orbit Earth once with respect to the stars.

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The sidereal period of the Moon is the period of time for the Moon to orbit Earth once with respect to the stars. It is also about 27.32 days long. Therefore, option E is the most appropriate choice as it includes both correct statements. Option A is only partially correct, while options B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the sidereal period of the Moon.

The Sidereal Period of the Moon Is