Lunar apsidal precession relative to equinox

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The lunar apsidal precession period is approximately 8.8506 years when measured against fixed stars. To convert this period to alignments with the spring equinox, one must consider the prograde nature of lunar apsidal precession in contrast to the retrograde motion of general precession. The formulas provided for conversion include 1/(1/pApsidal + 1/25772) and 1/(1/pApsides + (1-Sidereal_year/Tropical_year)). These calculations are essential for accurate astronomical predictions.

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The period of the lunar apsidal precession is about 8.8506 years measured against fixed starts. How can I accurately convert this to the period between alignments with spring equinox?

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since lunar apsidal precession is prograde and general precession ( equinox ) is retrograde, is this correct?

1/(1/pApsidal + 1/25772.)

1/(1/pApsides +(1-Sidereal_year/Tropical_year))
 

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