Space telescopes have tracked the long-term orbital motion of Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn for decades. What prediction can be made from this type of data?
Answer
A
The three planets will appear close together in the night sky during a specific year.
B
Earth's rotation will reverse direction in a few centuries.
C
The planets will be eclipsed as the moon passes in front of them.
D
The orbits of the planets will pass between the Earth-Moon system and the Sun.