Question

Why the star appears to move from east to west?

A. Because all stars move from east to west

B. Because the earth rotates from west to east

C. Because the earth rotates from east to west

D. Because the background of the stars moves from west to east

Answer 1

Answer:

Option B is correct.

Because the earth rotates from west to east.

Answer 2

Answer:

Option B is correct.

Because the earth rotates from west to east

Explanation:

These apparent star tracks are in fact not due to the stars moving, but to the rotational motion of the Earth. As the Earth rotates with an axis that is pointed in the direction of the North Star, stars appear to move from east to west in the sky.