Any star (except the Sun), when viewed from low latitudes and mid-latitudes, will rise in the east about
A) 1 hour later each evening.
B) 4 minutes earlier each evening.
C) 4 minutes later each evening.
D) the same time each evening.

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The correct answer is B because the Earth's rotation causes stars to appear to move from east to west. As the Earth rotates, the eastern horizon moves towards the star, causing it to appear to rise earlier each evening.

Any Star (Except the Sun), When Viewed from Low Latitudes