In which direction is Earth precessing Choose the best answer.
A)towards Polaris
B)towards Thuban
C)away from Polaris
D)away from Sirius

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Earth is precessing towards Polaris, also known as the North Star. This means that over time, the direction of Earth's axis of rotation will point towards a different star as a result of precession. Currently, the North Star happens to be the closest bright star to the direction of precession.

In Which Direction Is Earth Precessing Choose the Best Answer