Suppose that both the Sun and a distant star cross your meridian at exactly 12:00 noon today. At about what time will the star cross your meridian tomorrow?
A) 11:56 a.m.
B) 12:00 noon
C) 12:10 p.m.
D) 9:00 a.m.
E) 3:00 p.m.
A) 11:56 a.m.
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