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Does Polaris move when you move on earth?

Yes ! The Polaris Moves Comparatively To Earth !The Position Of The Polaris Is Not Constant .


When Polaris is not the main star will Earth be different and how?

No Earth will not be different, Polaris has no effect on the Earth whatsoever.


Why do you have seasonal changes?

Seasonal changes occur because the earth is tilted so when it orbits the sun the earth is facing the sun in a different position.


Why does the big dipper change its position over night while the polar remain in its position?

The Earth's Orbit, its axis is aligned with Polaris.


What places on earth is polaris seen on the horizon?

Where on Earth are you if Polaris is on your horizon?


What is the daily motion of Polaris as seen from earth?

Polaris, also known as the North Star, appears to have minimal daily motion in the night sky due to its position nearly aligned with Earth's rotational axis. As Earth rotates, Polaris remains nearly stationary, making it a key reference point for navigation in the Northern Hemisphere. While other stars appear to move in circular paths around Polaris, it essentially marks the North Celestial Pole, thus maintaining its position throughout the night. This unique characteristic makes Polaris an important tool for celestial navigation.


How does Polaris rule support the shape of the earth?

the degree of polaris on the horizon is your latitude. Shows the curvature of the earth. When the degree of polaris is 1 degree greater, you move the some distance if you move another degree. Shows how everything is equally distant from the center.


Is polaris the nearest star to the earth but not the brightest?

the sun is a star and it isthecloseststar to the earth, not Polaris


Why does the answer say Currently the north star is Polaris?

Because in the future, due to a wobble in how the earth rotates on its axis, known as precession, what we now see as the north star, which we all Polaris, will no longer appear to be in that position.


How many light years away is Polaris from earth?

The polaris is 430 light years from Earth.


Is the earth facing toward or away from the sun?

The Earth's position in orbit determines whether it is facing toward or away from the Sun. During daytime in a particular region, that part of the Earth is facing the Sun, while during nighttime, it is facing away.


Why is Neptune closer to Earth than Polaris?

because polaris a star