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In which direction do stars appear to move in the sky?

The stars appears to move from east to the west direction in the sky.


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X is a group of stars which is visible during the summer season in the early part of the night. It can be seen clearly in .the month of April in the northern part of the sky. It resembles a bowl with a handle. It also resembles a big kite with a tail.

(a) What is the general name of groups of stars like X?


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Why do they appear to move in this direction?

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