The Pattern of Stars That Is Visible from One Position

question 184

Multiple Choice

The pattern of stars that is visible from one position on Earth gradually shifts from east to west across the sky over one night. This shift is caused by

• A) the motion of Earth around the Sun.
• B) the rotation of Earth about its own north-south axis.
• C) individual motions of the stars themselves with respect to the more distant galaxies.
• D) precession of the spin axis of Earth.

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