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stars don't move across the sky, we orbit the sun, as you should know, and as we orbit the sun we see the stars as moving but in all actuality we are just changing position and seeing the stars at a different perspective

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Why do stars appear to move across the Earth's sky each night?

Stars appear to move across the Earth's sky each night due to the rotation of the Earth on its axis. As the Earth rotates from west to east, different stars become visible in the sky. This apparent motion is known as the diurnal motion of stars.


If you watched the night sky for several hours how would the stars appear to be moving?

when sitting for hours and watching the night sky, or watching the stars the stars would appear to be moving because the earth is rotating. when sitting for hours and watching the night sky, or watching the stars the stars would appear to be moving because the earth is rotating. welllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll WHO KNOWS


Why do stars and constellation appear to move in the night sky?

Stars and constellations appear to move in the night sky due to the Earth's rotation on its axis. As Earth spins, different stars and constellations become visible while others disappear below the horizon. This motion gives the illusion of stars and constellations moving across the sky.


What are flying stars at night?

"Flying stars at night" is not a common term in astronomy. If you are referring to stars that appear to move or appear to twinkle, this may be due to atmospheric effects or the rotation of the Earth causing the stars to appear to move across the sky. If you have a specific context in mind, please provide more information.


In which direction do the stars appear to move?

The stars appear to move from east to west across the night sky due to Earth's rotation on its axis. This motion creates the illusion that the stars are moving, when in fact it is our own planet that is rotating.

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Why do stares appear to move across the sky during night?

cos some are shooting stars and comets! and stars move around


Explain why stars appear to move across the sky each night why are some stars only visible doing certain seasons?

Stars appear to move across the sky each night because the earth is moving, but not the stars. Also some stars are only visible during certain seasons because as the earth rotates, they become visible.


Do stars move during the night?

Yes, stars appear to move across the sky at night due to Earth's rotation. This motion is caused by the Earth spinning on its axis, making it seem like the stars are moving when actually it's the Earth moving.


Why do stars appear to move across the Earth's sky each night?

Stars appear to move across the Earth's sky each night due to the rotation of the Earth on its axis. As the Earth rotates from west to east, different stars become visible in the sky. This apparent motion is known as the diurnal motion of stars.


If you watched the night sky for several hours how would the stars appear to be moving?

when sitting for hours and watching the night sky, or watching the stars the stars would appear to be moving because the earth is rotating. when sitting for hours and watching the night sky, or watching the stars the stars would appear to be moving because the earth is rotating. welllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll WHO KNOWS


What appears at night but in the day it hides?

All animals that are nocturnal appear at night but then hide in the daytime.


Why do stars and constellation appear to move in the night sky?

Stars and constellations appear to move in the night sky due to the Earth's rotation on its axis. As Earth spins, different stars and constellations become visible while others disappear below the horizon. This motion gives the illusion of stars and constellations moving across the sky.


Why the stars appear to move during the night?

stars seem to move because we are moving right now as we speak i guess you just see them move more at night


Why do stars look white in the night sky?

Stars appear white in the night sky because they emit light across a broad spectrum of colors, with a balance of different wavelengths that our eyes perceive as white.


Why do stars appear larger in the night sky?

When there is little light like during night time, we can see the stars more clearly. This makes them look brighter and hence, larger.


What are flying stars at night?

"Flying stars at night" is not a common term in astronomy. If you are referring to stars that appear to move or appear to twinkle, this may be due to atmospheric effects or the rotation of the Earth causing the stars to appear to move across the sky. If you have a specific context in mind, please provide more information.


How did stars appear?

Stars in the sky appear at night time. If it is cloudy outside, stars will not be able to be seen by the naked eye. The moon also appears at night time.