A particular star is seen to cross the horizon at 10:00 P.M. (22:00 hours) on a particular night. When would this star cross the horizon on the next night, from the same location?
A) This star will not rise the next night and will be seen again only after 1 year.
B) 10:04 P.M.
C) 10:00 P.M.
D) 9:56 P.M.

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Stars rise approximately 4 minutes earlier each night due to Earth's orbit around the Sun, so the star would cross the horizon at 9:56 P.M. the next night.

A Particular Star Is Seen to Cross the Horizon at 10:00