In Which Way Does the Moon Move Day by Day

question 309

Multiple Choice

In which way does the Moon move day by day in the sky, against the background of stars, when viewed from Earth?

• A) toward the west
• B) in no particular direction and with no particular pattern
• C) toward the north in summer and the south in winter
• D) toward the east

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