The Motion of the Moon Across the Sky, Against the Background

question 316

Multiple Choice

The motion of the Moon across the sky, against the background of stars, is approximately

• A) 13° per day.
• B) 1° per day.
• C) 15° per hour.
• D) its own diameter per day.

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