The star grouping Leo (the Lion) extends for about 30° along a region close to the celestial equator. At low latitudes to mid-latitudes, roughly how long will it take Leo to rise above the horizon?
A) 6 hours
B) 2 hours
C) 30 minutes
D) 30 seconds

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At low to mid-latitudes, constellations near the celestial equator take about 2 hours to rise above the horizon due to the Earth's rotation, which moves at approximately 15° per hour.

The Star Grouping Leo (The Lion) Extends for About 30°