On a certain date, the constellation of Orion is centered on your meridian at midnight.On the same date next year, you would expect to find Orion on your meridian at
A) noon.
B) 9 P.M.
C) 6 A.M.
D) midnight.
E) 6 P.M

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The Earth orbits the Sun once a year, so the stars appear to move westward by one degree per day. Therefore, on the same date next year, Orion would be centered on your meridian at midnight - 365 degrees = midnight.

On a Certain Date, the Constellation of Orion Is Centered