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Nearly all galaxies have a component of motion directly away from us. The farther a galaxy is from us today, the faster it appears to be receding from us.Nearly all galaxies are moving away from Earth. This is because the universe is expanding.

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How can you determine the direction in which a comet is moving?

You can determine the direction in which a comet is moving by observing its motion against the background stars over a period of time. If the comet appears to be moving eastward against the stars, it is moving in a westerly direction in relation to the Earth. If it appears to be moving westward, it is moving in an easterly direction from Earth's perspective.


Which way you are moving is you are changing longitude?

If you are changing longitudes while moving eastward, you are moving in an easterly direction. If you are changing longitudes while moving westward, you are moving in a westerly direction.


The cosmological redshift is a direct measure of the expansion of the universe thus independent of direction?

Actually, no on both counts. The redshift is a DIRECT measure of the fact that distant objects are moving away from us. It IMPLIES the expansion of the universe, but doesn't directly measure it. Also, even if it were, it wouldn't necessarily be independent of direction. One recent study indicates that it might not be, which (if true) means the Universe is not expanding isotropically.


When electrons are moving from negative pole to positive pole in the circuit then current in the circuit will be moving in which direction?

always current flow from the opposite direction of electron


How is the universe like rising raisin dough?

Stars and galaxies in the universe are moving away from one another in a manner similar to the way in which raisins in a ball of dough are moving away from one another.

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In which Direction is nearly all galexies moving in?

Nearly all galaxies in the universe are moving away from each other due to the expansion of the universe. This is known as the expansion of the universe or Hubble expansion.


Are different galaxies moving in your universe if so in which direction?

Most galaxies move away from us - the farther they are from us, the faster they move away from us. This means that the Universe is expanding.


In which direction are nearly all galaxies moving relative to earth?

they are moving in all directions away, toward, sideways relative to EarthNearly all galaxies are moving away from the Earth. This is because the universe is expanding.


Are you moving toward a black hole?

Since we are always in motion and we have reason to believe that there are many black holes in the universe, there is bound to be one in the direction that we are moving. So, yes, I am moving toward a black hole. As are you.


What if no distant galaxies showed any redshift or blueshift?

It would mean that the universe was radially static. That is, no galaxy was moving towards or away from the earth. This could happen if everything in the whole universe were moving in the same direction at the same [linear or rotational] velocity.


Are the different galaxies in your universe moving and if so in which direction?

No matter in which direction we look, all of the galaxies outside of our "local cluster"are moving away from the earth. And get this ... the farther a galaxy already isfrom us, the faster it's moving away from us.It looks as if we're in the center of everything, and everything is spreading out andmoving away from us. On the other hand, no matter where in the universe an observer might be, it would appear to them that they were at the center, and everything was moving away from them.


What is the direction of velocity in a moving object?

The direction of velocity in a moving object indicates the speed and the direction in which the object is moving. Velocity is a vector quantity that includes both magnitude (speed) and direction.


Are all galaxies moving away from ours because your galaxy is at the center of the universe?

Other galaxies are moving away because the universe is expanding, but we are not at the centre of the universe.


What is to change direction?

acceleration in a direction that is not parallel to the direction you are moving


What is Changed direction?

acceleration in a direction that is not parallel to the direction you are moving


How can you determine the direction in which a comet is moving?

You can determine the direction in which a comet is moving by observing its motion against the background stars over a period of time. If the comet appears to be moving eastward against the stars, it is moving in a westerly direction in relation to the Earth. If it appears to be moving westward, it is moving in an easterly direction from Earth's perspective.


What is the word for not moving or moving at a constant speed in the same direction?

The word is "stationary" for not moving, and "constant velocity" for moving at a constant speed in the same direction.