The Moon rises later each day because _________.
A) the Moon shifts eastward relative to the stars in its orbit around Earth
B) Earth moves approximately one degree per day in its orbit around the Sun
C) the Moon moves in its orbit faster than Earth rotates
D) the Moon follows an elliptical orbit around Earth
E) None of these choices is correct.

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The Moon rises later each day because it shifts eastward relative to the stars in its orbit around Earth, causing it to rise about 50 minutes later each day.

The Moon Rises Later Each Day Because _________