Apparent Motion

If you stare closely at the night sky, the stars will seem to move. However, there is one star that will not appear to move no matter how long you stare at it. Look at the illustration.

Stars form patterns known as constellations. People on Earth have given the constellations names. The table lists the constellations that can be seen throughout the year in the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere. What can you conclude?

The Earth rotating on its axis causes_______

Which statement correctly describes the relationship between the sun, earth, and moon?

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What would happen if the Earth stopped rotating?

Throughout the day, the sun moves across the sky.

The stars appear to move across Earth’s sky. Which statement explains why this happens?

Caroline looks up at the night sky on a clear night. She is searching for patterns of stars in the sky. What is Caroline looking for?

Some constellations are visible from different places on Earth only during a part of the year. Why are certain constellations not visible everywhere on Earth all year long?

If you look up at the night sky long enough, the stars will appear to move across the sky. What is responsible for making the stars appear to move across the sky at night?

If you stare closely at the night sky, the stars will seem to move. However, there is one star that will not appear to move no matter how long you stare at it. Look at the illustration.

Stars form patterns known as constellations. People on Earth have given the constellations names. The table lists the constellations that can be seen throughout the year in the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere. What can you conclude?