To observers on the near side of the Moon, Earth:
A)rises in the east and sets in the west.
B)rises in the west and sets in the east.
C)appears overhead at all times.
D)is not visible at any time.

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The Moon is tidally locked to Earth, meaning the same side of the Moon always faces Earth. Therefore, to observers on the near side of the Moon, Earth would appear to hang in roughly the same position in the sky, not rising or setting like the Sun does on Earth.

To Observers on the near Side of the Moon, Earth