Question

Why do stars appear to move from the East to the West?

• A. Because of Earth's rotation from West to East on its axis.
• B. Because of Earth's rotation from East to West on its axis.
• C. Because of Earth's revolution around the Sun.
• D. Because of the Sun's rotation on its own axis.

Answer 1

The correct option is A. Because of Earth's rotation from West to East on its axis.

The Earth rotates on its own axis from West to East. Stars, thus appear to move from East to West, due to the relative motion of them with respect to the Earth.