At times, the Moon appears low in the sky just over the tops of buildings and trees. At other times, the Moon is high overhead. Which of the following explains why the Moon appears low in the sky at some times and higher in the sky at others? 1.Earth’s rotation on its axis makes the Moon appear to rise and set.

2.The Moon orbits Earth once a day, so it crosses the sky each night.

3.The Moon’s rotation on its axis makes it appear in different positions.

4.The Sun lights the Moon in the early evening, and the light fades as it grows later in the night.