X1013061838-00189-52173</DOCNO> Apparent Motion of the Stars Next: Apparent Motion of the Up: REVIEW NOTES: THE NIGHT Previous: Constellations Apparent Motion of the Stars Because of the Earth's rotation on its axis - counterclockwise if an observer is looking down on the north pole - the stars appear to cross the sky from east to west to an observer on the ground.
(an observer; is looking; down; on the north pole) (the stars; appear; ) (the stars; to cross; the sky)
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