How long does it take for the Moon to revolve around the Earth?
A
27 days, 7 hr 43 min 12 sec
B
28 days, 4 hr 21 min 11 sec
C
23 days, 6 hr
D
27 days, 6 hr 51 min 25 sec
Correct Option:
A
Explanation
This is approximately the Moon's sidereal orbital period around the Earth, about 27.3 days. It should not be confused with the synodic month of about 29.5 days.
