The figure below shows the motion of Star B in the sky. What direction will star B be moving at 3 pm?North Star3 AMNorth A.A. away from the horizon (up)O B. east (to the right)C. south (out of the page)D. west (to the left)E. toward the horizon (down)

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The figure below shows the motion of Star B in the sky. What direction will star B be moving at 3 pm?

Horizons: Exploring the Universe (MindTap Course List)

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The figure below shows the motion of Star B in the sky. What direction will star B be moving at 3 pm?
North Star
3 AM
North A.
A. away from the horizon (up)
O B. east (to the right)
C. south (out of the page)
D. west (to the left)
E. toward the horizon (down)

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