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    Question

    Why does the pole star appear to be fixed in one place

    while all other stars seem to move from east to west?
    A Because pole star is a planet Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Pole star is near the moon Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Pole star is near the Sun Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Because the pole star is situated in the direction of the axis of Earth on Which the Earth rotates Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Polaris (pole star) is very distant from Earth and located in a position very near Earth's north celestial pole. The North Star, also known as Polaris, is known to stay fixed in our sky. It marks the location of the sky's north pole, the point around which the whole sky turns. That's why you can always use Polaris to find the direction north. Pole star appears to be fixed in one place while all other stars seem to move from east to west because it is situated in the line of the earth's axis on which earth rotates.

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