If Taurus is now rising at sunset, which constellation will rise at sunset next month?
A)Scorpius
B)Aquarius
C)Gemini
D)Aries
E)Pisces

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The zodiac signs rise approximately two hours earlier each month due to Earth's orbit around the Sun. Therefore, after Taurus, Gemini will rise next month at sunset. The Earth completes one orbit around the Sun in a year, causing a slight shift in the position of the stars each night. This shift is equivalent to about 1 degree per day, which means that after one month, the stars will have shifted about 30 degrees from their original position. Since Taurus is rising at sunset now, after one month, the constellation rising at sunset will be approximately 30 degrees away from Taurus. Gemini is the closest constellation to this position, so it will be the one to rise at sunset next month.

If Taurus Is Now Rising at Sunset, Which Constellation Will