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retrograde motion

retrograde motion

(ret -rŏ-grayd) See direct motion.
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retrograde motion

[′re·trə‚grād ′mō·shən]
(astronomy)
An apparent backward motion of a planet among the stars resulting from the observation of the planet from the planet earth which is also revolving about the sun at a different velocity. Also known as retrogression.
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But, contrary to my expectations, the Nautilus took a decided retrograde motion.
But the retrograde motion of the Nautilus was increasing; and, reversing the screw, it carried us at great speed.
The eight oars stopped, and resisting the water, created a retrograde motion. It stopped.
The planet of Mercury is at present doing its backward boogie-woogie of three weeks as it goes into retrograde motion (July 7 to 31, 2019).
However, with three planets in retrograde motion, including Saturn and Pluto in your creativity zone, this is perhaps no surprise.
In the meantime, Mercury turns to retrograde motion. To say that others are outraged is not an exaggeration.
Venus passed 1.2[degrees] from Spica on September 1st, but this month its retrograde motion brings it back to linger less than 1.5[degrees] from the star for the mornings of November 12-17.
CAPRICORN Dec 22-Jan 20 VENUS in Scorpio turns to retrograde motion and you may become a shrinking violet.
For weekly readings call 09036 5820 05 (75p/min + access charge) GEMINI MAY 22 - JUNE 21 With Mars turning to retrograde motion, you may have to put travel plans on hold today.
"The loss of languages, together with the retrograde motion of what was rising as a reading culture of Urdu poetry beyond sheer hearing - these two historical accidents go a long way in explaining why Iqbal-the-poet is receding into darkness from the skies of contemporary cultural vogue", remarked Dr.
CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 20 Pluto in Capricorn turns to retrograde motion. People may think you are being distant on purposes, but you're not.
Justin Toper CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 20 Pluto in Capricorn turns to retrograde motion.
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