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Planets usually move across our night sky from west to east relative to the background stars. This steady motion is a result of their orbits around the Sun. But every so often, a planet like Mars appears to hit the brakes, reverse direction, and move backward - a puzzling motion known as retrograde. This animation breaks down the mystery behind retrograde motion, focusing specifically on Mars. You'll see how the motion of Earth and Mars in their respective orbits creates the illusion of Mars loo

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