As the Earth rotates,circumpolar stars appear to move counterclockwise around the north celestial pole.

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This is due to the apparent motion of the stars caused by the rotation of the Earth. Circumpolar stars are always visible above the horizon at a certain latitude, and they appear to revolve around the north celestial pole as the Earth rotates. This motion is counterclockwise when viewed from the northern hemisphere.

As the Earth Rotates,circumpolar Stars Appear to Move Counterclockwise Around