The Moon rises in the east and sets in the west.
A)Earth rotates once each day.
B)Earth revolves around the Sun once each year.
C)The direction of Earth's axis in space precesses with a period of 26,000 years.
D)Stars appear to move randomly in the local solar neighborhood
E)The universe is expanding.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The rising and setting of the Moon is due to the rotation of Earth on its axis. The Moon appears to move across the sky due to Earth's rotation.

Note: The other options are not directly related to the rising and setting of the Moon.

The Moon Rises in the East and Sets in the West