Saturday, August 9, 2025

The Cosmic Dance Of A Celestial Centaur

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During this astronomical phenomenon, Chiron appears to be moving backward relative to Earth, despite all planets and asteroids orbiting the Sun in the same direction. This illusion, known as apparent retrograde motion, is comparable to passing a slower-moving car that seems to retreat as you overtake it.

Although invisible to the naked eye, Chiron remains a captivating subject in astronomy.

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