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The moon rises in the east. The Moon revolves around the Earth and therefore its position as we see it is relative to the Sun and it changes quickly. Within a timespan of 24 hours the Moon's horizontal position changes by approximately 12 degrees in a counter-clockwise direction relative to the Sun. This is the main reason that moonrise and moonset occur later than the day before, and so the Moon does not always rise in the same place in the sky. On some days the Moon does not rise at all so the event will not occur until the day after, this is because the time between moonrises is a bit more than 24 hours. From the South and North Poles of the Earth, they Moon can be seen all around the clock at times.
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∙ 15y agoThe fact is that the Moon, Sun, stars and planets actually move fairly slowly; they don't really "rise" and "set". It only LOOKS like they do, because the Earth itself is spinning, at the rate of 360 degrees per day, 15 degrees per hour, from west to east.
So whenever we talk about "rise" and "set", just remember that it is the EARTH doing the moving. And since it is the Earth that is spinning, everything in the sky SEEMS to go in the opposite direction; east to west.
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∙ 15y agoAll the planets and stars move from East to west. This motion is a result of Earth's rotation and is not the actual movement of the heavenly bodies.
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∙ 11y agoThe sun rises in the east
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∙ 11y agodoes it rise over mako
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Do planets always move east against the stars?
All the planets do orbit the sun in the same direction. However, as we orbit the sun quicker than the planets further out from us, and slower than the ones inside us they do at times appear to be moving the other direction.
Why do planets need their stars?
Planets do not technically need their respective stars, but stars keep planets in orbit and provide heat and light to the planets.
Do planets and moons have stars?
On the contrary! A star has planets, which circulate it. And planets have moons. Stars do not circle planets.
How is a planetarium similar to a celestial sphere?
The inside of a planetarium is a sphere with the stars and planets projected on to it. The celestial sphere is an infinite sphere that we imagine has the stars and planets on it. On the celestial sphere only an object's direction matters and its distance is ignored. A viewer at the centre of the planetarium sees stars and planets as they appear in the sky, but viewers in all the seats see approximately the right view.
Do the stars orbit the planets or do planets orbit stars?
Moons orbit planets. Planets orbit stars. Some stars orbit other stars, or orbit their mutual center of gravity. Stars orbit the center of the galaxy. Galaxies may orbit the center of the "galactic group".
What direction do stars rise from?
The stars rises from the EAST, passing overhead, and setting in the West.
Do stars orbit planets or planets orbit stars?
Planets orbit stars.
What is hotter planets or stars?
stars, the planets have to get heat from stars
What direction will the moon rise from in Pittsburgh tonight?
The moon, the sun and the stars all rise in the east and set in the west due to the rotation of the earth.
Do planets always move east against the stars?
All the planets do orbit the sun in the same direction. However, as we orbit the sun quicker than the planets further out from us, and slower than the ones inside us they do at times appear to be moving the other direction.
Why do planets need their stars?
Planets do not technically need their respective stars, but stars keep planets in orbit and provide heat and light to the planets.
Do planets and moons have stars?
On the contrary! A star has planets, which circulate it. And planets have moons. Stars do not circle planets.
Which pulling force do planets and stars have?
Planets and stars have gravity.
What makes stars and planets?
The Solar System Makes the planets and the Stars.
Which galaxy are the planets on?
Planets orbit stars, stars orbit a galaxy. Planets are not "on" anything. A lot of stars out there have planets - we are just finding out how many now that we have better techniques to find them. So probably all galaxies have at least some stars with planets.
How is a planetarium similar to a celestial sphere?
The inside of a planetarium is a sphere with the stars and planets projected on to it. The celestial sphere is an infinite sphere that we imagine has the stars and planets on it. On the celestial sphere only an object's direction matters and its distance is ignored. A viewer at the centre of the planetarium sees stars and planets as they appear in the sky, but viewers in all the seats see approximately the right view.
What is a scientist who studies stars and planets?
An Astronomer is a scientist who studies the stars and planets.
