During one day and night in the mid-northern hemisphere, the stars near the north celestial pole
A)rise in the east.
B)set in the west.
C)circle the north celestial pole counter-clockwise.
D)circle the north celestial pole clockwise.

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The stars near the north celestial pole appear to move in circles around the pole due to Earth's rotation. In the mid-northern hemisphere, they will circle the north celestial pole in a counter-clockwise direction. This is known as the circumpolar motion. They do not rise in the east or set in the west, as they always remain above the horizon for observers located in this hemisphere.

During One Day and Night in the Mid-Northern Hemisphere, the Stars