In what direction does the moon move against the background of the stars? How many degrees does the moon pass in a day?
September 17, 2020 | Education
| The moon against the background of stars moves from west to east, that is, in the direction opposite to the daily rotation of the celestial sphere. The moon revolves around the Earth in an orbit, which can be considered circular, with a period of 27.3 days. The moon moves 360 / 27.3 = 13.2 ° relative to the stars per day.
