ANSWER 8

8. Describe if you have you seen any difference in how the stars in the sky look

after a few hours?

They appear further westwards after a few hours because of the rotation of the earth (similar to the movement of the Sun during the daytime).

after a few days?

When viewed at the same time of the night after several days the same star will appear to be further west due to the movement of the Earth around the Sun (revolution).

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