The Saros cycle
A)was used in ancient times to predict eclipses.
B)is 18 years, 11 days long.
C)accounts for the tides seen on Earth.
D)was used in ancient times to predict eclipses and is 18 years and 11 days long,
E)None of the other choices are correct.

Question

The Saros cycle
A)was used in ancient times to predict eclipses. 
B)is 18 years, 11 days long. 
C)accounts for the tides seen on Earth. 
D)was used in ancient times to predict eclipses and is 18 years and 11 days long, 
E)None of the other choices are correct.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Saros cycle was used in ancient times to predict eclipses and is indeed 18 years and 11 11ea5c50_a4c0_0cdd_a7d6_a5bcafaa4166_TB5757_11 days long. It does not account for tides seen on Earth, and while it was an important astronomical tool in ancient times, it is not commonly used today due to the precise calculations of modern astronomy.

The Saros Cycle