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In the northern hemisphere they appear to move counter clockwise; In the Southern Hemisphere they appear to move clockwise.

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Toward which direction do the stars appear to move throughout the night and what is the reason for motion?

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Do planets always move east against the stars?

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Which star do not appear to move from east to west?

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