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In what direction does the Moon orbit the Earth?

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Answer:

east to west.

Step-by-step explanation:

Viewed from above, however, the Moon orbits Earth in the same direction as our planet rotates. So, the Moon actually moves from west to east through our sky, albeit so slowly that we almost never notice it.

User Trakos
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Answer:

from west to east

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