Calculate how long it takes the moon to move through angle

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The Moon moves noticeably on the celestial sphere over the space of a single night. To show this, calculate how long it takes the Moon to move through an angle equal to its own angular diameter (0.5 degrees) against the background of the stars. Give your answer in hours.

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