If an observer could see background stars in the daytime, the Sun would
A) appear to move eastward against them at a rate of 15° per day.
B) appear to move westward against them at a rate of 1° per day.
C) remain stationary against them.
D) appear to move eastward against them at a rate of 1° per day.

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The Sun appears to move eastward against the background stars at a rate of approximately 1° per day due to the Earth's orbit around the Sun. This motion is a reflection of the Earth's progress along its orbit, causing the Sun's position in the sky to shift eastward relative to the stars.

If an Observer Could See Background Stars in the Daytime