What statement about patterns of stars in the sky is correct? * a. As the Earth revolves around the Sun, the patterns of the stars appear to move. b. The stars are rotating, so it makes the Earth appear to move. c. The patterns of stars rotate as the Sun moves around Earth. d. As the Earth rotates on its axis, the patterns of stars in the night sky appear to move.
Answer (1)
The apparent movement of stars across the night sky is due to the Earth's rotation on its axis. As Earth spins, it creates the illusion that the stars are moving from east to west.
