During the month of June the north celestial pole points towards Polaris, but during the month of December it points
A)just north of Polaris.
B)just south of Polaris.
C)towards the star Vega.
D)towards the star Thuban.
E)still towards Polaris.

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The north celestial pole always points towards Polaris, regardless of the month. This is because Earth's axis points in the same direction throughout the year as it orbits the Sun, making Polaris the North Star in all seasons.

During the Month of June the North Celestial Pole Points