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Why does the Moon appear to move from East to West in the night sky?

A) The East-to-West rotation of the Moon about its own axis
B) Earth rotates from West to East about its own axis
C) The revolution of the Moon around Earth
D) The revolution of Earth around the Sun

User Zoro
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The answer is B the way since the way the earth rotates it looks as if its going west to east

User Ikram Khan Niazi
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Hey there,

Question:Why does the Moon appear to move from East to West in the night sky?

Answer: B) Earth rotates from West to East about its own axis.

Hope this helps!!!!!!!!!!

User Pavnish Yadav
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